Hundreds voice opposition to Japan s immigration law revision bill in front of Diet
April 16, 2021 (Mainichi Japan)
Protesters hold a banner to oppose a bill to revise Japan s immigration law in front of the Diet building in Tokyo s Chiyoda Ward, on April 15, 2021. (Mainichi/Asako Kamihigashi)
People listen to a speaker during a protest rally against a bill to revise Japan s immigration law in front of the Diet building in Tokyo s Chiyoda Ward, on April 15, 2021. (Mainichi/Asako Kamihigashi) TOKYO A protest rally against a bill to revise Japan s immigration law was held in front of the Diet building in the capital on the night of April 15, as some 450 people gathered in chilly weather while holding signs with messages such as, Give them visas, not punishments.
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The Japanese government is planning to revise its immigration law in an effort to limit the growing number of foreign nationals held in long-term detention. This comes amid a chorus of international criticism that says the policy is severe and inhumane.
The government unveiled its proposed changes earlier this month. The revisions would allow certain foreign nationals who have been subject to deportation orders to stay with family members or supporters. They are currently held in government detention centers. The measure is also proposing an alternative system to detention that limits the number of people at these centers by appointing individuals and support groups to house detainees and help them maintain a connection to society.