Special Events for "Justice Affairs Diplomacy" Ministerial Forum

Special Events for "Justice Affairs Diplomacy" Ministerial Forum

　Special events are discussions and presentations organized by the MOJ, ASEAN member states or international organizations on topics that are in connection with the themes for the ASEAN-Japan Special Meeting of Justice Ministers.
　During the events, participants such as government officials, experts, individuals working at international organizations and non-governmental organizations, will discuss and share their views on topics such as the rule of law and the respect for human rights, and will share their various initiatives to the international community.

• ●Date:

  July 6 (Thu.) and 7 (Fri.) 2023

• ●Venue:

  Hotel New Otani Tokyo　Tsuru(East) Room, Tsuru(West) Room and Suiho Room

The registration for Special Events for "Justice Affairs Diplomacy" Ministerial Forum is closed.

Exhibitions

　The MOJ, ASEAN member states and international organizations will display their initiatives in relation to the themes for the ASEAN-Japan Special Meeting of Justice Ministers, such as the Rule of Law and the Respect for Human Rights.

• ●Date:

  July 6 (Thu.) and 7 (Fri.) 2023

• ●Venue:

  Hotel New Otani Tokyo　Tsuru(Foyer)

Name	Theme
Judicial System Department of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice	Law-related Education Initiatives in Japan
Public Security Intelligence Agency of the Ministry of Justice	Services Provided by the Public Security Intelligence Agency
Human Rights Bureau of the Ministry of Justice	Various Human Rights Promotion and Protection Activities Carried out by the human rights bodies of the Ministry of Justice
Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice	Introducing the "White Paper on Crime"
Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice	Activities of the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI)
Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice	Activities of the International Cooperation Department (ICD) of the Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice
Rehabilitation Bureau of the Ministry of Justice	Offender Rehabilitation in Japan
Facilities Division of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice	Asian Conference of Correctional Facilities Architects and Planners（ACCFA) activities and efforts relating to the correctional facilities in Asian countries
Immigration Services Agency of Japan	Immigration Control and Residency Management in Japan
International Affairs Division of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice・ Japan Commercial Arbitration Association(JCAA)・Japan International Dispute Resolution Center(JIDRC)	Why Arbitrate in Japan?
Ministry of Law, Singapore	Singapore: Your Trusted Partner for Dispute Resolution
Tokyo Metropolitan Government	Tokyo Metropolitan Government initiatives related to human rights and the SDGs

The registration for participation in Exhibitions for "Justice Affairs Diplomacy" Ministerial Forum is closed.

The details of the Special Events for "Justice Affairs Diplomacy" Ministerial Forum

Immigration Services Agency of Japan

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.）１３：１５～１４：４５

●VENUE:

Tsuru（East）Room

●THEME:

Efforts for the Realization of a Society of Harmonious Coexistence with Foreign Nationals in Japan

●SUMMARY:

The number of foreign residents in Japan has been increasing year by year, reaching approximately 3.07 million by the end of 2022. Approximately 30% of them are from the ASEAN countriesーViet Nam, Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand.
As the number of foreign residents continues to rise in Japan, the Immigration Services Agency will introduce its latest initiatives to realize a "Society of Harmonious Coexistence" between Japanese nationals and foreign residents. In addition, Professor YUKI Megumi of Gunma University, whose research aims to build a multicultural society, will introduce the current situation in Gunma Prefecture, where a large number of foreign residents live, as well as efforts made by local residents or organizations to achieve the harmonious coexistence with foreign residents.

●REFERENCE:

Roadmap for the Realization of a Society of Harmonious Coexistence with Foreign Nationals
(English Website of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan )
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/policies/coexistence/?hl=en

United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI)・Asia Crime Prevention Foundation（ACPF）

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.）１３：３０～１６：３０

●VENUE:

Tsuru（West）Room

●THEME:

A Comparative Approach to a "Culture of Lawfulness"

●SUMMARY:

The purposes of the Symposium are to deepen the understanding of a culture of lawfulenss (CoL) among ASEAN Member States and to discuss how to promote a CoL from various perspectives. Panellists from the Member States and Japan will share perspectives on a CoL and the challenges faced by these countries in promoting a CoL.

●REFERENCE:

Flyer(English)

English website of the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI)
https://www.unafei.or.jp/english/index.html

Singapore International Commercial Court・Singapore International Arbitration Centre・Singapore International Mediation Centre

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.）１５：３０～１７：００

●VENUE:

Tsuru（East）Room

●THEME:

“ADR = Appropriate Dispute Resolution" – The Singapore Experience and the Japan Perspective

●SUMMARY:

Singapore has established itself as a trusted neutral forum for international dispute resolution (IDR). Join us for this seminar to explore the hybrid intersections between mediation, arbitration and litigation, and the integrated options available in Singapore for effective resolution of complex transnational multi-party disputes in the increasingly interconnected globalised world of business.

Civil Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Justice・Litigation Bureau, Ministry of Justice・International Affairs Division of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice・Japan Commercial Arbitration Association(JCAA)

●DATE:

７ July ２０２３（Fri.）９：００～１２：３０

●VENUE:

Tsuru（East）Room

●THEME:

Future Prospects of International Arbitration and Mediation: How does the Judiciary Assist?

●SUMMARY:

Keynote speakers and panelists having a wide variety of backgrounds will report and discuss various issues in the area of international arbitration and international mediation, which include topics such as division of roles between the private sector and the judiciary in international dispute resolution and ensuring mechanism for appropriate cross-border dispute resolution and its enforcement.
Through this Event, we expect that the importance of revitalizing international arbitration and international mediation as the means of maintaining and ensuring rule-based international order will be reconfirmed among relevant organizations and officials of invited countries as well as private practitioners. We also wish the Event will be an opportunity to contribute to further information sharing and human resource development in this area.

●REFERENCE:

Flyer(English)

Thailand Institute of Justice（TIJ）・World Justice Project(WJP)

●DATE:

７ July ２０２３（Fri.）９：００～１０：３０

●VENUE:

Suiho Room

●THEME:

Realising the ASEAN-Japan Regional Cooperation: Developing knowledge partnership on data collection and learning from good practices from Southeast Asia

●SUMMARY:

The session is aimed at supporting the ASEAN-Japan regional cooperation on the rule of law and people-centred justice by coordinating data collection to measure success in a key strategic area. The session consists of three parts. The first is to identify existing data on the rule of law and people-centred justice in ASEAN member states and Japan. Second, the session will identify the rule of law and justice data needed to realise the ASEAN-Japan regional cooperation in the field of rule of law and access to justice in the future. Approaches to knowledge partnerships, including how to jointly collect and analyse rule of law and justice data in the region, will be explored among ASEAN member states and Japan. Finally, there have been several success stories of people-centred justice in Southeast Asia. The session will identify and share some of these achievements with the group. This should inspire and energize other ASEAN members and Japan as they move forward in their regional cooperation.

Thailand Institute of Justice（TIJ）

●DATE:

７ July ２０２３（Fri.）１５：４５～１７：００

●VENUE:

Tsuru（East）Room

●THEME:

Expanding the Promise of the Bangkok Rules: Towards Gender Responsive and Inclusive Justice for All

●SUMMARY:

Spearheaded by HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand, the Bangkok Rules bring to the forefront the spirit that transforms the way we understand and address the needs of justice-involved women. To move forward, it is important to ensure its full implementation. Equally important is that we build upon such endeavor and offer appropriate and effective treatment for all individuals with special needs in order to ensure that no one is left behind in the criminal justice system. This event will provide an opportunity to share and learn about advancements in the treatment of women prisoners and current efforts to address the special needs of vulnerable groups in prison, discuss existing challenges and deliberate a shared vision of a desired future state to achieve inclusive and gender responsive criminal justice policy and practice.

Facilities Division of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice・Kingdom of Thailand・Malaysia・International Committee of Red Cross・Thailand Institute of Justice（TIJ）

●DATE:

７ July ２０２３（Fri.）１１：１５～１２：４５

●VENUE:

Suiho Room

●THEME:

Asian Conference of Correctional Facilities Architects and Planners(ACCFA) activities and the current situation of the correctional facilities in Asian countries

●SUMMARY:

The Asian Conference of Correctional Facilities Architects and Planners (ACCFA) has been held with the aim of improving the architectural techniques of correctional facilities in Asian countries.
　Its member countries will deliver presentations on the advantageous effect from the participation in the ACCFA, with the purpose of bringing attention to the importance of architectural planning,etc. for correctional facilities, as well as the significance of the ACCFA; to the participants in this special event.

●REFERENCE:

English Website of the Asian Conference of Correctional Facilities Architects and Planners (ACCFA)
https://www.moj.go.jp/EN/shisetsu/shomu/shisetsu02_00007.html

Rehabilitation Bureau of the Ministry of Justice・United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI)

●DATE:

７ July ２０２３（Fri.）１３：３０～１５：００

●VENUE:

Tsuru（East）Room

●THEME:

Technical Assistance in Community-based Treatment of Offenders in the Past, Present and Future

●SUMMARY:

Experts from both support and recepient countries in the ASEAN region will deliver presentations on the technical assisstances which they provided or received and share their experience and development in the community corrections field with participants.

●REFERENCE:

The Third World Congress on Probation and the Second Asia Volunteer Officers Meeting (English)
https://www.moj.go.jp/EN/hogo1/soumu/hogo02_00061.html

Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice（ICD）・International Civil and Commercial Law Centre(ICCLC)・Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA)・Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

●DATE:

７ July ２０２３（Fri.）１３：００～１６：３０

●VENUE:

Tsuru（West）Room

●THEME:

Protection of Business-Related Human Rights and Legal Technical Assistance: Grievance and Dispute Resolution in Japan and ASEAN

●SUMMARY:

This symposium will focus on grievance and dispute resolution, which constitutes the third pillar of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, “access to remedy". Speakers and panelists will present the latest global trends in this field, and will present concrete initiatives by leading Japanese and ASEAN companies. The aim of this symposium is to share good practices in Japan and ASEAN Member States and the challenges they face, and to discuss the future role of Japan's legal technical assistance activities, especially in the ASEAN region.

●REFERENCE:

Flyer(English)

Judicial System Department of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice

●DATE:

７ July ２０２３（Fri.）１３：３０～１５：００

●VENUE:

Suiho Room

●THEME:

Law-related Education Initiatives in Japan

●SUMMARY:

Law-related education aims to enable citizens who are not legal professionals to understand laws, the judicial system, and the values that underlie them.
The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of law-related education initiatives in Japan.(This event is sucheduled as shown below.)
1. Lecture on the history and significance of law-related education by the university professor.
2. Introduction of model case for law-related education initiatives by NPO and others.
3. Discussion on the significance of law-related education with experts from overseas.

●REFERENCE:

MOJ_law-related education website(English)
https://www.moj.go.jp/EN/housei/shihouhousei/index2.html

Judicial System Department of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice・United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

●DATE:

７ July ２０２３（Fri.）１５：３０～１７：００

●VENUE:

Suiho Room

●THEME:

Ensuring Access to Justice with a People-Centered Approach

●SUMMARY:

What will it take to put people's needs at the center of access to justice?
We will have a discussion with experts from ASEAN countries, the Japan Legal Support Center, UNDP and more, on the basis of their good practices and knowledge.

Exhibitors List

Judicial System Department of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Law-related Education Initiatives in Japan

●SUMMARY:

In this exhibition, we plan to display the panels about law-related education initiatives in Japan.
In addtion, we also distribute various goods related to "Hourisu-kun" and some leaflets. ”Hourisu-kun", selected as the law-related education mascot to help make it more familiar.

●REFERENCE:

Houriu-kun twitter account
https://twitter.com/HOURISU_KUN

Public Security Intelligence Agency of the Ministry of Justice

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Services Provided by the Public Security Intelligence Agency

●SUMMARY:

The Public Security Intelligence Agency (PSIA) is explaining its task and the situations surrounding Japan by displaying panels regarding the below-mentioned matters as well as showing the relevant videos which may promote the understanding of participants at this special event;
--Roles played by the PSIA;
--Dangerous nature of Aum Shinrikyo;
--Importance of ensuring economic security;
--Expanding threats in cyberspace.

●REFERENCE:

English Website of the Public Security Intelligence Agency
https://www.moj.go.jp/psia/English.html

Human Rights Bureau of the Ministry of Justice

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Various Human Rights Promotion and Protection Activities carried out by the human rights bodies of the Ministry of Justice

●SUMMARY:

The Human Rights Bureau of the MOJ will hold panel displays and video broadcasts about various human rights promotion and protection activities carried out by the human rights bodies of the MOJ, including “Activities in collaboration with Human Rights Volunteers,” and “Recent efforts on human rights protection for Sexual Minorities (My Declaration of Human Rights)”.

Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Introducing the "White Paper on Crime"

●SUMMARY:

The Research Department of the Research and Training Institute, one of agencies of the Ministry of Justice, conducts comprehensive research on criminal justice policy. Its research covers wide-ranging areas such as prosecution, criminal trials, and institutional and community corrections. Recently, in order to carry out research from an international perspective, it is also working to cooperate with other countries.
The Research Department prepares a White Paper on Crime every year on the basis of its research and study results. It gives consideration to readability by using many colored charts and is working to enhance the information.

●REFERENCE:

English Website of the "White Paper on Crime"
https://www.moj.go.jp/EN/housouken/houso_hakusho2.html

White Paper on Crime 2022

Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Activities of the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI)

●SUMMARY:

The exhibit will display panels and publications introducing the activities and training outcomes of the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI), which is the oldest of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network Institutes (PNI).

Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Activities of the International Cooperation Department (ICD) of the Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice

●SUMMARY:

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) began legal technical assistance activities in 1994. Since then, in collaboration with the Supreme Court, the Japan Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA), JICA, universities, and other related organizations, MOJ has provided its assistance to 15 countries including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, and other ASEAN member states.
We look forward to welcoming you at our booth to show you our activities!

●REFERENCE:

English Website of the International Cooperation Department (ICD)
https://www.moj.go.jp/housouken/houso_icd.html

Overview of Assistance

Rehabilitation Bureau of the Ministry of Justice

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Offender Rehabilitation in Japan

●SUMMARY:

This exhibit introduces offender rehabilitation of Japan as practical measures to prevent recidivism and enhance offender reintagration into the society.
You come to learn about the importance of community volunteers supporting offender rehabilitation, such as Hogoshi (Volunteer Probation Officer), and their contirbution. Also you will be able to learn about various types of volunteers supporting offenders in Japan.
In addition, you will know it has been pervading to the world through the International Conferences that the value of offender rehabilitation implemented with volunteers in Japan.

●REFERENCE:

English Website of the Rehabilitation Bureau
https://www.moj.go.jp/EN/hogo1/soumu/hogo_index.html

Facilities Division of the Minister's Secretariat,

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Asian Conference of Correctional Facilities Architects and Planners（ACCFA) activities and efforts relating to the correctional facilities in Asian countries

●SUMMARY:

The Asian Conference of Correctional Facilities Architects and Planners (ACCFA) has been held with the aim of improving the architectural techniques of correctional facilities in Asian countries.
To publicize ACCFA’s activities and achievements, we exhibit posters and videos featuring the history of ACCFA, representative correctional facilities in each country, and Japan’s architectural techniques.

●REFERENCE:

English Website of the Asian Conference of Correctional Facilities Architects and Planners (ACCFA)
https://www.moj.go.jp/EN/shisetsu/shomu/shisetsu02_00007.html

Immigration Services Agency of Japan

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Immigration Control and Residency Management in Japan

●SUMMARY:

Immigration Services Agency of Japan is responsible for smooth and strict immigration control examination, appropriate and smooth acceptance of foreign nationals, improvement of the environment for accepting foreign nationals toward a society of harmonious coexistence, promotion of measures against illegal residents to realize a safe and secure society, and proper protection of refugees. Our exhibition booth will introduce basic duties of the Agency and our specific measures which support foreign residents in Japan, such as "Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC)" and "Guidebook on Living and Working".

●REFERENCE:

Website of the Daily Life Support Portal For Foreign Nationals
（Website of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan）
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/portal/index.html

Website of the Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC)
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/fresc/fresc01.html

International Affairs Division of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice・Japan Commercial Arbitration Association(JCAA)・Japan International Dispute Resolution Center(JIDRC)

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Why Arbitrate in Japan?

●SUMMARY:

1. Contents
This Exhibition aims to describe Japan as a preferred seat of international arbitration.
[Details]
●Key features of the Japan Commercial Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA), which has a track record spanning 70 years and abundant experience in handling international business disputes
●Foundation of international arbitration in Japan in cooperation with the private sector, such as high-caliber arbitrators and arbitration legislation updated in 2023

2. Briefing Sessions（TBD）
15-minute briefing sessions will be held at the exhibition booth.
July 6th (Thu.) 12:55 - by JIDRC・Ministry of Justice of Japan
　　　　　　 　 15:15 - by JCAA
July 7th (Fri.) 12:40 - by JIDRC・Ministry of Justice of Japan
　　　　　　 　 13:00 - by JCAA
　　　　　　 　 16:40 - by JIDRC・Ministry of Justice of Japan

●REFERENCE:

Flyer（English）

Website of the JCAA
https://www.jcaa.or.jp/en/

Website of the Ministry of Justice
https://www.moj.go.jp/EN/kokusai/kokusai03_00003.html

Website of the JIDRC
https://idrc.jp/en/

Ministry of Law, Singapore

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Singapore: Your Trusted Partner for Dispute Resolution

●SUMMARY:

As businesses internationalise and work with partners from all over the world, differences are unavoidable. If not managed well, they can result in project delays and higher costs.
Visit the Singapore Ministry of Law’s exhibition to find out how Singapore can help you manage these differences, so that relationships are preserved and collaborations continue to prosper.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

●DATE:

６ July ２０２３（Thu.） to ７（Fri.）

●VENUE:

Tsuru Foyer

●THEME:

Tokyo Metropolitan Government initiatives related to human rights and the SDGs

●SUMMARY:

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is working to realize a society where everyone can make the most of their individuality and abilities. Through the display of panels at this exhibit, the TMG will introduce various measures, including its human rights-related initiatives and efforts to achieve the SDGs, shared global goals that seek to achieve a better and more sustainable world that "leaves no one behind.”

●REFERENCE:

「Tokyo Sustainability Action」
https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/about/sustainable/index.html