Attorney General Kurokawa resigns Resigning as opposition law minister

Attorney General Kurokawa resigns Resigning as opposition law minister Legal minister working to restore trust 12:06 on May 22

Regarding the problem that the Tokyo High Public Prosecutor General Kurokawa, who was betting Mahjong in the declaration of emergency, resigned, the opposition party at the House of Representatives Legal Committee resigns as Minister of Justice Mori who extended Mr. Kurokawa's retirement age is heavy However, Minister Mori indicated that he would work to restore the trust of the prosecution and hurry to select a successor.

Among them, Mr. Takeshi Kaiji, a member of the Constitutional Democratic Party and others, said that in January, the government decided to extend Kurokawa's retirement age. I wonder if Mr. Kurokawa's extension of service was wrong. Is there any idea that the Minister himself should take responsibility and resign? "

In response to this, Minister of Justice Mori said, "At that time, I judged that it was necessary to deal with complicated and difficult cases within the jurisdiction of the Tokyo High Public Prosecutor's Office, and I think it was appropriate."

On top of that, he was very keenly aware of his responsibility. I was strongly detained when I submitted an invitation to Prime Minister Abe last night. For me, I would like to do what I can to restore the trust of the prosecution, although it is a painful road. " It was

In addition, the Constitutional Democratic Party's chairman of the Aidaka political survey, "I understand that I have to choose a successor, but I can not find a replacement for Mr. Mori who said about Mr. Kurokawa that it is irreplaceable with a surplus person" I wonder if that's the case. "

In response to this, Minister Mori said, "I think the decision was appropriate at the time of requesting the Cabinet to decide on extension of work, but now the Tokyo Prosecutor General's seat is vacant, There is a serious hindrance to the continuation of, so I would like to promptly decide to replace him. "

Regarding the handling of retirement allowance to Mr. Kurokawa, Minister Mori said, "I understand that it will be processed in accordance with laws and regulations."

On the other hand, Mr. Ryuji Kawahara, Chief of the Ministry of Justice, said that Kurokawa made bet Mahjong about three times from the same newspaper reporter about three years ago, about once or twice a month, and when he came home Revealed that he was in a higher car.