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Major Annual Events of The Ministry of Justice
Major Annual Events of The Ministry of Justice
CONSTITUTION WEEK - May.1-7
Every year, one week from May 1 to 7 at “Constitution Day” on May 3, is designated “Constitution Week”. During the Week, various programs and events designed to relate to the people, the spirit of the Constitution, the functions of the justice system and other related matters are conducted on a
nationwide scale. Constitution Week is conducted under the joint auspices of the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Court and the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.
THE BRIGHTER SOCIETY CAMPAIGN - July.1-31
The purpose of this nationwide campaign is to help people understand the importance of the prevention of crime and delinquency and rehabilitation of offenders so as to build, through their combined efforts in their respective positions, a brighter society that is free from crime and delinquency.
Around the month of July each year highlights are a variety of activities rooted in local communities across the country, have called for cooperation and understanding of rehabilitation of offenders.
Around the month of July each year highlights are a variety of activities rooted in local communities across the country, have called for cooperation and understanding of rehabilitation of offenders.
JAPAN LAW DAY WEEK - October.1-7
"Japan Law Day" originates from "Judical Memorial Day(Shiho-kinenbi)" which was inaugurated on October 1, 1929 to commemorate enactment of the Jury Law on October 1 of the previous year, and on June 24, 1960, the Cabinet decided to designate the 1st of October every year as “Law Day”.
Every year, the week starting on October 1, Japan Law Day, is designated as “Japan Law Day” Week. During the Week, various programs such as lectures, free legal counseling services and other related programs are organized all across the country in order to promote respect for law, protection of fundamental human rights and establishment of an orderly society through the rule of law. Japan Law Day Week is conducted under the joint auspices of the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Court and the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.
Every year, the week starting on October 1, Japan Law Day, is designated as “Japan Law Day” Week. During the Week, various programs such as lectures, free legal counseling services and other related programs are organized all across the country in order to promote respect for law, protection of fundamental human rights and establishment of an orderly society through the rule of law. Japan Law Day Week is conducted under the joint auspices of the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Court and the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.
HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK - December.4-10・HUMAN RIGHTS VOLUNTEERS DAY- June.1
Every year, one week from December 4 to 10th is designated “Human Rights Week” and the Human Rights Organs carry out a variety of promotion activities extensively all over the country. Furthermore, in commemoration of the enforcement day of the Human Rights Volunteers Law (June 1, 1949), the 1st of June is named “Human Rights Volunteers Day” and nationwide public awareness campaigns, the aims of which include to publicize the system of Human Rights Volunteers, are held around that time of the year.
NOTARIZATION WEEK - October.1-7
Every year, one week from October 1 through 7 is designated as "Notarization Week" and, in order to publicize the notarial system, public information activities through the media such as newspapers and the, TV, the display of posters, the distribution of leaflets, the holding of lecture meetings and consultation services are extensively carried out in all parts of the country.
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