Mr. and Mrs. Kawai arrested Opposition party pursues responsibility of prime minister Government ruling party strives to restore trust June 19 4:03

Following the arrest of former Justice Minister Kawai Katsuyuki, who left the Liberal Democratic Party, and his wife, the House of Representatives Satoshi, the opposition party intends to pursue Prime Minister Abe's responsibility, including requesting intensive deliberation by the Budget Committee. On the other hand, the government and the ruling party wants to restore trust and minimize the impact on administration of the government.

Former Minister of Justice Katsuyuki Kawai and his wife, the wife of the House of Councilors Susato, asked local council members to collect votes over the House of Councilors election in July last year and distributed cash as compensation, and officially said on the 18th. I was arrested on suspicion of acquisition for violation of election law.

Representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, Mr. Edano, criticized that Prime Minister Abe, who appointed a minister of justice who had been acting to be arrested, will be questioned.

The opposition party wants to pursue the appointment responsibility of Prime Minister Abe, such as holding an examination during the closing of the Budget Committee in both Houses of the House and demanding intensive deliberation.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Abe apologized, "As a person appointed as the Minister of Justice, I am keenly aware of its responsibility. I deeply apologize to everyone."

Although the government and the ruling party are unwilling to hold intensive deliberation because they should leave it to the judiciary's judgment, they hold discussions between the ruling and opposition parties in an effort to restore trust and minimize the impact on administration of the government. It is expected to be seen.