Restrictions of Human Rights on the Basis of Public Welfare

Authors

Thomas Makoto Naruse, Department of Law, Kokushikan University

Keywords

Human Rights, Public Welfare, Restrictions on Human Rights, Japanese Constitution

Received Date

9-30-2021

Revised Date

10-1-2021

Accepted Date

10-15-2021

Publication Date

3-31-2022

Abstract

One of the basic principles of Japanese Constitution is respect for human rights. However, the Constitution stipulates “public welfare” in 4 Articles, and recognizes restrictions on human rights. From its text, it appears that human rights restrictions are widely recognized. The debate over public welfare has gone through several stages, and understanding has changed. The aim of this article is to introduce the meaning of “public welfare” in Japanese Constitution, and how it works. After introducing the flow of the theory, this article will examine how it functions as a basis for restrictions on human rights.

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Recommended Citation

Naruse, Thomas Makoto (2022) "Restrictions of Human Rights on the Basis of Public Welfare," Japanese Society and Culture: Vol. 4, Article 10.
DOI: 10.52882/2434-1738-04-10
Available at: https://gensoken.toyo.ac.jp/japanese-society-and-culture/vol4/iss1/10