NCJ Number
129235
Journal
Law and Contemporary Problems Volume: 53 Issue: 1 and 2 Dated: special issue (Winter/Spring 1990) P 133-156 (N 2)
Date Published
1990
Length
24 pages
Annotation
The article examines the current restrictions on political campaigns and activities in Japan from the point of view of their constitutionality in restricting a right guaranteed by the 1947 constitution.
Abstract
The restrictions on political activities by public employees and the structure of existing laws begin the discussion of the constitutionality of restrictions on political activities and campaigns. The discussion includes a justification for and an appraisal of restrictions on political activities by public employees. A discussion of the structure of restrictions on election campaigns under the Public Official Elections Act follows. This discussion includes a presentation of the effects of restrictions on election campaigns, the judiciary, and democracy. The Subversive Activities Prevention Law is presented along with developments based on that law. Restrictions on demonstrations under the Public Safety Ordinances are addressed as well as their effects on freedom of political expression. The conclusion addresses the idea of the principle of democratic government and how this idea is really practiced in Japan in light of the restrictions on political activity. 125 notes