Bill to enable "Emergency Declaration" to be deliberated in the lower house.
A bill enabling a declaration of emergency in preparation for the further spread of the new coronavirus will be deliberated in the lower house on Thursday, when the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura, who is in charge of the bill, will issue a declaration of emergency. Indicated that he would make an appropriate decision based on the opinions of experts.
A bill to allow the Prime Minister to make an `` Emergency Declaration '' and allow the prefectural governor to request or direct self-restraint or school closure, etc., in case the spread of the new coronavirus spreads further Was deliberated by the House of Representatives Cabinet Committee on November 11, and a question was held.
In response, LDP Yasumasa Nagasaka asked, "Do you anticipate issuing an emergency declaration immediately after the enforcement of the law?"
In response, Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura, who is in charge of the bill, said, "When issuing a declaration of emergency, we will consult with a committee of experts to determine if the requirements are met. I want to make a proper decision based on this. "
Mr. Masaharu Nakagawa, the Constitutional Democratic Party, said, `` Let's say that instead of making individual revisions, we may take measures such as designating as a subject that may cause a serious pandemic. '' Suggested.
Minister Nishimura, on the other hand, said, "Because it is a very strong law with restrictions on private rights, it is better not to leave much room for discretion. Considering the balance between the people's lives, the economy, and the impact on life, I would like to verify while doing this. "
In addition, Minister Nishimura revealed that the period for which the new coronavirus is subject to the law is currently assumed to be one year.
The committee is expected to pass the bill, and it will be passed by the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party, the National Democratic Party and the Japan Restoration Party.
Meanwhile, the Communist Party is opposed.
In addition, as a result of consultations between the ruling and opposition parties, ancillary declarations, together with incidental resolutions that include reporting to the Diet in advance and reporting the subsequent situation in a timely manner, unless urgently unavoidable, are also included. It is expected to be passed.