The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party have paid more than 40% of their annual expenses for the period of detention after prosecution over the revision of the law that allows them to suspend or return the annual expenses of parliamentarians who have been charged with criminal liability. We are generally in agreement, such as by suspending the bill, and we are making adjustments toward the submission of the bill.
Regarding the annual expenses for parliamentarians who have been charged with criminal liability, the Komeito has summarized the outline of a bill that requires some suspensions and refunds, but the LDP should carefully discuss the consistency with the Constitution. Since the requested opinion was given, the submission to the previous Diet session was postponed, and the working teams of both parties are considering it.
As a result of the examination so far, the Liberal Democratic Party said, "Because the Liberal Democratic Party cannot fulfill its duties, we will take stricter measures against the Komeito's proposal to suspend the payment of 40% of the annual expenses for the period of detention after being charged. It should be done, "and the general agreement was that more than 40% of the amount should be suspended.
In addition, the Liberal Democratic Party also said, "A certain amount to support the activities of members of the Diet," regarding the Komeito's proposal that if the conviction is confirmed and the election becomes invalid, the amount equivalent to 40% of the annual expenses paid from the time of election will be obliged to be returned. Is secured and is consistent with the Constitution. "
The working team hopes to make final adjustments towards an agreement later this month and submit the bill to the next parliament.