The National Association of Commercial Broadcasters (National Association of Commercial Broadcasters) opposes the tightening of regulations, saying that it may damage the freedom of speech and expression over the TV commercials and Internet advertisements that accompany the referendum of the constitutional amendment at the House of Representatives Constitutional Review Board. Was shown again.

The Constitutional Research Committee of the House of Representatives announced on the 21st that the National Association of Commercial Broadcasters of Japan We invited a representative to ask a reference question.

In this, the National Association of Commercial Broadcasters said, "It is of course against tightening regulations only for TV and radio advertisements, but it should be extremely cautious to regulate the advertising expression of the people, including the Internet. The debate could undermine freedom of speech and expression, "he said, reiterating his opposition to tightening regulations.

Regarding this, Mr. Yoshitaka Shindo of the Liberal Democratic Party said, "I understand that the National Association of Commercial Broadcasters has already prepared the self-regulation required by law, such as considering the amount of commercials. We should discuss the voluntary efforts of political parties, etc. "

On the other hand, Mr. Soichiro Okuno of the Constitutional Democratic Party said, "Voting results may be affected by the amount of funds. It is important to set restrictions on exercise funds and also consider restrictions on commercials and Internet advertising." He said that the regulations need to be tightened.