The National Assembly Constitution Review Meeting Prospects Today Constitution Memorial Day May 3 6:14

3rd is the anniversary of the Constitution. Following the spread of the new coronavirus, the ruling party wants to hold a constitutional examination committee to discuss measures to secure the function of the Diet. On the other hand, the opposition party should prioritize discussions on economic measures, etc., and it is said that there is no environment for holding a review board, and there is no prospect of holding it.

At the constitutional examination committee of the House of Representatives, free debate was held at the extraordinary Diet last year for the first time in about two years, but the question and answer of the amendment to the referendum law was postponed by the ruling and opposition parties. Also, in the current Diet session, the review committee has never been held.

Against this backdrop, following the spread of the new coronavirus, the ruling party proposes to hold a review meeting to discuss measures to ensure the function of the Diet.

Specifically, we would like to discuss the term of office of the members of the Diet, in case the national election cannot be held due to the prolonged spread of infection.

On the other hand, the opposition party should reduce the number of committees held in the Diet to prevent the spread of infection, and prioritize discussions on economic measures, etc. The outlook is not up.

Announcement of each party statement

At the "Constitution Day" on the 3rd, each party issued a statement.

The Liberal Democratic Party said, "The effects of the new coronavirus infectious diseases have led to difficult times in countries around the world that we have never experienced before. How the nation should protect the lives and lives of the people in the face of national difficulties. It is the responsibility of the legislative body to have each party open their chests and hold serious discussions, and deepening discussions on important issues related to the Constitution under the Constitutional Examination Committee of the House of Representatives and the House of Representatives. Is called for. "

The Constitutional Democratic Party said, "We are facing the greatest crisis under the current constitution due to the spread of new coronavirus infectious diseases. It is an emergency, so we can secure the" basic human rights "without loosening constitutionalism and prevent the spread of infection. We will do our utmost to achieve "public welfare" and restore a free and secure daily life. "

The National Democratic Party said, "The spread of the new coronavirus infection is pressing for the construction of new values ​​and the image of society. It is also necessary to have a constitutional theory from the perspective of how to shape the image of Beyond Corona after it has been overcome. I think that after the end of the infection, we will actively work on a new constitutional theory. ”

The Komeito said, "How to maintain the function of the Diet in an emergency is also a problem. What should I do if parliamentarians are not gathered due to an infectious disease or a major disaster? In addition, it may be impossible to hold a national election. It seems that constitutional revision is necessary for extension, and it is also important to discuss these issues. "

The Japan Restoration Group said, "It is not the case that the members of the Diet who should debate constitutionally constantly are sloppy. It is difficult to end the pandemic of the new coronavirus only by the request of the administration, and it is necessary to discuss the establishment of an emergency clause. It is said.

The Communist Party said, "It is unforgivable to use the problem of the new coronavirus for the constitutional amendment, and it should be called a" fire place thief "that tries to create a system to control politics at will. Struggle to achieve. ”

The Social Democratic Party said, "The Abe long-term government has continued to consolidate constitutionalism. The realization of" politics based on the constitution "is necessary, it does not allow the constitution to deteriorate, and the forces of cooperation are used to hold down the constitutional reform." is.

Reiwa Shinsengumi says, "It is only sleeping that imposes on the Constitution the reason why it cannot respond to the new coronavirus. What we should do now is to protect the people's right to survival with any hand, politics to protect the Constitution." I am.

The party that protects the people from NHK said, "The Diet must promptly propose a constitutional amendment, submit it to a referendum, and get the judgment of the people. Aim ”.