The Liberal Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of Japan agreed Tuesday to amend the information disclosure bill, now under debate at the Upper House, allowing for the review of a key provision four years after its enactment.
The agreement between the ruling party and the largest opposition force is aimed at allowing for a possible increase in the number of courts accepting complaints against the state in regards to information disclosure. Under the proposed bill, only district courts in eight major cities nationwide can accept such complaints.
With the support of other major parties deemed certain, the amended bill is likely to clear the Upper House today. It will be sent back to the Lower House for additional debate and is expected to be enacted into law in early May.