Japan Government to Establish Cabinet Council to Eradicate Discrimination Against Disabled People

Following the Supreme Court ruling that the former Eugenic Protection Law, which forced sterilization on the grounds of disability, was unconstitutional, the government has decided to create a new council with all cabinet members as members to eradicate discrimination against people with disabilities. It will be launched within this week and its first meeting will be held within the month. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a press conference on the 22nd, "We would like to proceed with preparations to establish the council as soon as possible.” Episode Notes: ‘Cabinet Council to be established to eradicate discrimination against people with disabilities after ruling deeming former Eugenic Protection Law unconstitutional’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/07/22/cabinet-council-to-be-established-to-eradicate-discrimination-against-people-with-disabilities-after-ruling-deeming-former-eugenic-protection-law-unconstitutional/