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Japan’s justice minister fired for trivia with death penalty

Yasuhiro Hanashi casually commented on his duties and the death penalty. | Font: AFP

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Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishidadecided this Friday to fire the justice minister after some flippant comments about his duties and the death penalty that deal another blow to the president’s waning popularity, the state network reported. nhc.

Yasuhiro Hanashiwho took over the justice portfolio following a cabinet reshuffle in August, found himself at the center of controversy this week after commenting during a political meeting that the justice minister is a “silent” position that only becomes news “once an execution is signed.”

“Serving as Minister of Justice does not help raise a lot of money or secure a large number of votes,” Hanashi said during the event. The comments were considered frivolous, which caused an uproar within the ruler and beyond. Liberal Democratic Party (PLD).

Hanashi “should play his part (…) while being aware of the significance of his professional position,” Kishida told a parliamentary session the day before, in statements that showed no sign of dismissal that materialized today.

“These were reckless words, and I take (the reaction) seriously so that I don’t do anything like that again. I’m so sorry,” Hanashi said today, hours before the decision to fire him was made.

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Hanashi’s departure represents a new setback for Prime Minister Kishida, who is facing a popularity crisis due to his formation’s ties to the controversial Unification Church religious group, which led to the recent resignation of an economics ministry figure in October. .

Low Support Kishida’s office He shows no signs of improving amid relentless revelations about the influence of faith and political ties, and various open fronts in other scandals, including those involving Interior and Communications Minister Minoru Terada and the use of public funds. (EFE)


Source: RPP

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