Japanese Government Presents Draft Agreement For Lawsuits Over Forced Sterilization

In lawsuits still ongoing across the country over people who were forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenic Protection Law, the government has presented the defense team with a basic settlement proposal that includes paying 15 million yen in compensation to each plaintiff. The government and the defense team are making final adjustments and are expected to reach a formal basic agreement soon. Episode Notes: ‘Japanese Government Presents Draft Agreement for Lawsuits over Forced Sterilization’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/08/22/japanese-government-presents-draft-agreement-for-lawsuits-over-forced-sterilization/