Regarding the former talents who have complained of sexual abuse by the former president of Johnny's Office calling for the revision of the Child Abuse Prevention Law, Minister of State for Children's Policy Ogura expressed his recognition that the nature of abuse by parents is different from that premised on the law, and that careful consideration should be given.
In response to a series of complaints of sexual abuse by the former president of Johnny's Office, former talents are calling for the revision of the Child Abuse Prevention Law, arguing that sexual acts by adults in economically and socially powerful positions also constitute child abuse, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted an amendment bill to the House of Representatives that includes the obligation to report to the police if they see sexual abuse of children.
Regarding this, Minister Ogura stated at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "The Child Abuse Prevention Act originally stipulates measures regarding abuse by guardians from the perspective of preventing abuse by parents and providing appropriate support to parents and children.
Regarding Komeito's request to establish a liaison meeting between relevant ministries and agencies, he said, "We will consider necessary measures in cooperation with the relevant ministries and agencies, taking into account the urgent proposals of the New Komeito Party. I said.