Bill to enable "Emergency Declaration" possible Deliberation in the lower house March 11 5:11
A bill enabling an “Emergency Declaration” in preparation for the further spread of the new coronavirus will enter deliberations in the lower house on November 11. The ruling and opposition parties are making adjustments to include a request for prior notice to the Diet in a supplementary resolution, which is expected to be formed on the 13th.
In case the outbreak of the new coronavirus spreads further, the government will allow the Prime Minister to issue an `` Emergency Declaration '' and allow the prefectural governor to request or direct self-restraint or school closure. Has been submitted to the House of Representatives on the 10th.
In the lower house, the cabinet committee will discuss and vote on the bill on the 11th.
Constituencies such as the Constitutional Democratic Party have called for amendments to the legislation to obtain prior consent from the National Assembly when making an "Emergency Declaration," but the ruling party said, "There must be no delay in responding to an emergency." I did not respond as such.
The ruling and opposition parties, when making declarations in the supplementary resolution of the bill, will proceed with coordination to include contents that require the government to notify the Diet in advance and report the subsequent situation in a timely manner, unless it is urgent and unavoidable. Is.
In addition, it is being considered to ask for careful judgment based on specialized knowledge, such as hearing opinions from academic experts in making the declaration.
The bill was voted on the 12th at the lower house plenary session, sent to the Upper House, and is expected to be enacted on the 13th.