Proposal of "Emergency Declaration" possible in the afternoon

Proposal of "Emergency Declaration" Bill Applicable in the Afternoon and Prospects of Enforcement March 13 12:00

In preparation for the further spread of the new coronavirus, a bill enabling an "Emergency Declaration" is being deliberated by the House of Councilors Cabinet Committee. The bill is voted on by the committee in the afternoon and passed, and then immediately passed by the upper house plenary session, where it is expected to be passed and passed.

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 Passed the lower house on the 12th, and deliberations began on the 13th in the Upper House Cabinet Committee.

In the morning, a hostage question was held, and Mr. Shigeru Omi, Deputy Chairman of the Expert Council of the Government, said, `` As of the 13th, whether or not the requirements for triggering an emergency declaration were met. I think it would be “No,” but it is necessary to make preparations in advance as infections can spread rapidly.The purpose of the bill and the scope of measures should be clarified. "

`` We understand that the basic framework of the bill and the requirements for an urgent declaration are urgent, but we agree with the basic framework of the bill and to take early action, '' said Tetsuro Kawamoto, a faculty of law at Doshisha University, familiar with the relationship between treatment of infectious diseases and human rights. I hope that you will follow up on the subsequent operations and fully consider the issues of how society actually works. "

In the afternoon, after the ruling and opposition parties asked questions, the committee passed a bill in the afternoon. It is expected to do.

Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato: Risk of spreading

Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "When setting up the Government Task Force, it is when the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare recognizes that there is a high risk of spread, so I need to make my own judgment. I would like to make appropriate decisions based on the recognition and opinions of experts. "

"The expert meeting on September 9 stated that," We have not progressed to the explosive spread and have sustained to a certain extent, but still cannot relax our alertness. " It's not a situation that changes my mind. "