Editorial: Japan court's Unification Church dissolution order harsh but necessary March 26, 2025 (Mainichi Japan) Japanese version Yasuo Kawai
コピーブランド服 left, an attorney from the Lawyers from Across Japan for the Victims of the Unification Church team, and others hold a news conference after the Tokyo District Court issued an order to dissolve the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, in Tokyo's Kasumigaseki district on March 25, 2025. (Mainichi/Kenji Ikai) The Tokyo District Court issued an order on March 25 to dissolve the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, formerly the Unification Church. If finalized
ブランドコピー通販 the decision will strip the organization of its status as a religious corporation in Japan, revoking its tax privileges. This is a severe measure that will significantly restrict the church's activities as an organization. While unjustified interference by the state must be avoided, the court considered the widespread and severe harm caused by the group in this case. Under the Religious Corporations Act, courts are authorized to issue dissolution orders if a religious corporation is found to have violated laws and engaged in activities that significantly harm public welfare. This marks only the third time such a measure has been applied. In previous cases, such as with AUM Shinrikyo, the dissolution orders were based on criminal charges against the group's leaders. This is the first instance where a dissolution order has been issued on the grounds of civil law violations. The district court recognized that the group's solicitation of exorbitant donations, which exploited individuals in vulnerable situations, was malicious and caused significant harm to the lives of the individuals and their families. The court also determined that leaving the group with its corporate status intact would be highly inappropriate
ブランド激安コピー as it could cause further harm. Family Federation for World Peace and Unification attorney Nobuya Fukumoto, center, leaves the Tokyo District Court building after the court issued an order to dissolve the church, in Tokyo on March 25, 2025. (Mainichi/Kenji Ikai) The Unification Church is expected to file an immediate appeal
コピーブランド and the case is likely to proceed to the Tokyo High Court. In the meantime, concerns have been raised that the group may attempt to conceal its assets or transfer them to its headquarters in South Korea, potentially hindering efforts to provide relief to victims. If the dissolution order is finalized, a court-appointed liquidator will be responsible for managing and disposing of the church's assets. Measures must be implemented to ensure full cooperation from the group's leaders in this process. Although legal frameworks have been established to monitor the Unification Church's assets, such as requiring it to notify the education minister before disposing of real estate, these measures remain insufficient to keep the organization's assets intact. Strengthening these countermeasures is essential. The issue of "second-generation" members, or children of followers, also remains a serious concern. Many have suffered emotional trauma from being forced into the faith or enduring poverty. Expanding support and care for these individuals is an urgent priority. The harm caused by the group has been pointed out since around the 1980s, but it was not until the 2022 fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the government acted. The political responsibility for this prolonged inattention is significant. The relationship between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the group, including election support, has also been revealed. Even after the party disclosed the results of its internal investigation, new connections between its members and the group have continued to emerge. A thorough investigation and review are essential to sever these ties completely. Font Size SML Print Go to The Mainichi Home Page Related Articles LDP's ties to Unification Church one of the key issues in upcoming Japan election Man reveals pain
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