The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party will reduce the fines for businesses that do not respond to orders to shorten business hours from 500,000 yen or less to 300,000 yen or less in amendment talks over amendments such as the Act on Special Measures Against Coronavirus. It is expected that we will formally agree on such matters.
The ruling and opposition parties' amendment talks on the special measures law for new coronavirus countermeasures and the amendment bill for the infectious disease law were held on the 28th, based on the results of the working-level talks held by the 27th. Will meet intermittently to make adjustments, and then the secretary-generals of both parties will meet to formally agree on five items.
According to the adjustments so far, the amendment to the Infectious Diseases Control Law stipulates that the penalties for infected persons who refuse to be hospitalized will be "imposed imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine of up to 1 million yen", but the imprisonment has been deleted. At the same time, the fine will be changed to "a fine of 500,000 yen or less".
In addition, if you make a false declaration or refuse to investigate the health center, you said that you would impose a fine of 500,000 yen or less, but this will also be changed to a fine of 300,000 yen or less. ..
On the other hand, regarding the amendment of the Special Measures Law, regarding fines for businesses that do not respond to orders such as shortening business hours,
▽ 500,000 yen or less if an emergency declaration is issued,
▽ "Priority measures such as prevention of spread" In the case of "", it was set to 300,000 yen or less, but it will be reduced to 300,000 yen or less and 200,000 yen or less, respectively.
Amendments such as the Special Measures Law will be deliberated at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 29th, and Prime Minister Suga will also attend to explain the purpose and ask questions, and it is expected to be passed next week.
Deputy Secretary-General Okada "Human rights should be considered and appropriate measures should be taken"
At a press conference, Deputy Secretary-General Okada said, "Amendments such as the Special Measures Law will be discussed between the ruling and opposition parties and will be deliberated in the Diet in the future. The government will discuss various opinions and discussions in the Diet. We will respect the results and respond accordingly. "
In addition, the opposition party pointed out that there were many oppositions and concerns about the penalties at the Infectious Diseases Subcommittee of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare over the revised bill of the Infectious Diseases Law. Hospitalization measures are very important, and it is necessary to take measures to improve their effectiveness while considering the human rights of individuals. In some cases, we did not respond to requests for cooperation from local governments, and the National Governor's Association called for the creation of penalties. Based on that, we decided to create penalties. "
On top of that, "I am aware that some related organizations have pointed out that examinations and hospitalization should be carried out based on relationships of trust with the public rather than penalties. In actual operation, it is appropriate to consider the human rights of the individual. Should be dealt with. "
Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Kuni Moriyama "The correction is extremely disappointing"
The Liberal Democratic Party's chairman of the Diet, Moriyama, told reporters, "I told Prime Minister Suga in advance to understand the amendments. I am glad that I was able to find a certain consensus with the understanding of most opposition parties. It was extremely disappointing that the ruling party's chairman of the parliamentary measures had to revise what was decided by the Cabinet. "
In addition, the opposition party requested that Prime Minister Suga attend the committee deliberating the amendment following the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 29th. "I understand that I will not attend the committee. There was a strong request from the chairman of the Diet Countermeasures Committee, but I refused it. "
Constitutional Democratic Party Chairman "A certain result was obtained"
The Constitutional Democratic Party's chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party's Countermeasures Committee told reporters, "The fines will not be zero, but I think we were able to reduce the amount to about half of the original amount. It's not that bad, but I think the opposition party has achieved some results. "
Communist Shii Chairman "Sufficient deliberation time required"
At a press conference, the Communist Party chairman Shii said, "It is natural to withdraw criminal penalties, but the Communist Party is in a position to completely remove penalties, including administrative penalties. Penalties include mutual monitoring and division. It brings discrimination and prejudice. It is a matter of restricting the private rights of the people, and it requires sufficient deliberation time rather than a schedule. "