In a trial in which the bereaved family of a Sri Lankan woman who died at an immigration facility in Nagoya City is seeking compensation from the government, according to the bereaved family's lawyers, part of the video showing the state of the woman being detained was taken by the bereaved family. At the request of the side, it will be screened in court on June 21 and July 12 this year.
In March two years ago, a Sri Lankan citizen, Wishma Sandamari (then 33), who had been detained at the facility of the Nagoya Immigration Bureau, died complaining of poor health. increase.
About five hours of footage of Mr. Wishma in detention, which the government has submitted as evidence so far, will be screened in court at the request of the bereaved family in the trial held last month, and will be screened on the 3rd. The bereaved family side, the government side, and the court discussed the schedule etc.
According to the bereaved family's lawyers, as a result, it will be screened at the Nagoya District Court on June 21 and July 12 this year.
Attorney Shoichi Ibusuki, who represents the bereaved family, responded to an interview with the press after the discussion, saying, "I think it's taking too long, but watching and listening to the video and sound is to understand the essence of the case. It's a big thing, so I think it's a great opportunity to be seen in court."