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Professor Masanori Okada of Waseda University Graduate School
One of the graduate schools of Waseda University, which was rejected by Prime Minister Yoshii Suga, refused to appoint six jurists and historians recommended as new members by the special national institution “Academic Conference of Japan” which makes proposals for policies. Professor Masanori Okada responded to an interview with the Tokyo newspaper. Mr. Okada said, “Jesusman alone cannot play the role of an academic conference” and expressed mistrust of the government’s response. (Interviewer, Yui Mochizuki)
Q How would you like us to accept the denial of appointment and work as an academic conference in the future?
An academic conference is called the parliament of scholars, and it is to bring together the wisdom of various scholars to create the future of the country.At that time, if it is distorted by government speculation at the time, it will bring obstacles to Japan in the future.Will end in
Q Do you think it is an institution that wants the government to accept the objective opinions of academics as an independent academic conference?
An academic conferenceIf you’re just a Jesus man, you can’t play a role at all
Q There is criticism that the rejection of a well-known and academically recognized person in many works threatens academic freedom and the neutrality of academic conferences.
AThere may be a reduction effect in daily research and education.
Q I think it was the academics’ job to talk about the crime of conspiracy (the revised Organized Crimes Punishment Act including its purpose) and security legislation, but extend the fact that it does not allow objections to the government to the academic field. You are worried?
A Originally, it is necessary to select a council member who reflects the voices of everyone in Japan openly, such as the council, but nowThe government may select people with the feeling that the council members support it.Academic advice is not, and distorting it leaves a stigma down the road.
Q How do you ask the new executive department?
A The importance of the existence of the academic council is that it can make adequate and constructive proposals to the government. So you can do thatStop dealing with distorted personnel – that’s Japan’s future responsibilityI think
Okada MasanoriProfessor at Waseda University School of Law, specializing in Administrative Law. One of the callers from the “Waseda University Volunteers Association for the Abolition of Security-Related Bills.” In 2018, he issued a statement protesting the government’s response with other academics on the issue of building a new US military base in Henoko, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture.
