Judgment of "Emergency Declaration" is judged carefully New virus special measures law is enforced

"Emergency Declaration" Decisions Carefully New Virus Special Measures Law Enforced March 14 at 6:27

The Special Measures Law on Countermeasures against the New Coronavirus was enacted by the Diet on the 13th and was enforced on the 14th. The prime minister has been able to make an “Emergency Declaration” in preparation for the further spread of the infection, but due to concerns over restrictions on the rights of the people, the government has decided to make a careful judgment after consulting with experts. I am.

The Special Measures Act on New Coronavirus Countermeasures was approved at the House of Councilors plenary meeting on March 13, and was approved and approved by a majority in favor.

The Special Measures Law was enforced on the 14th, and the new coronavirus is subject to the law until the end of January next year by a Cabinet Order.

The law made it possible for the Prime Minister to make an "Emergency Declaration" and for the prefectural governor to request or give instructions such as self-control of going out or closing schools in preparation for further spread of the infection. In response to concerns about the strong powers given to administrative bodies, the Commission passed an incidental resolution stating that "restrictions on civil liberties and rights should be kept to a minimum."

Experts have said that the impact of the declaration on public life and the economy should also be considered, asking for a balance between the range to be restricted and the effectiveness of preventing the spread of infection.

The government has stated that it is not necessary to have a declaration of emergency, and will make every effort to prevent the spread of infection.However, if there is any further spread in the future, consult the experts. , Or make a careful decision.

Meanwhile, in the Diet, Prime Minister Abe and others will attend the House of Councilors Budget Committee, which is deliberating the new fiscal year's budget, and intensive deliberations will be held on the theme of response to the new coronavirus.

At the beginning of the deliberations, the budget chairman should pay attention to the Minister of Justice Mori who replied that "the prosecutor first fled during the Great East Japan Earthquake", and then the ruling and opposition parties will discuss.