Regarding the revision of the Act on Special Measures Against Coronavirus, the government explained in discussions with the ruling and opposition parties that it is considering imposing a fine on businesses that violate orders such as changing business hours. , The opposition party has requested clarification of support for businesses.
The government plans to submit an amendment to the Act on Special Measures Against Coronavirus to the ordinary Diet session, which will be convened on the 18th next week, and indicated its direction in discussions with the ruling and opposition parties held in the Diet on the 13th. I did.
In this, the prefectural governor will be able to issue orders such as changing business hours to businesses, and while considering the direction of imposing a fine as an administrative punishment in case of violation, to businesses that respond to requests and orders Is trying to provide support.
On the other hand, opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party repeatedly said, "There is a problem with the content of'trying to support'to set penalties," and the Communist Party repeatedly opposed the penalties.
On the other hand, the government has informed that the Infectious Diseases Control Law, which is under consideration for revision along with the Special Measures Law, envisions criminal penalties, including imprisonment, for infected persons who refuse to be hospitalized. On the other hand, the opposition party expressed caution and opposition, saying that it was "too heavy."
The government is preparing to amend the law based on the opinions of a series of ruling and opposition party talks, and is aiming for a cabinet decision next week.