Freedom of Information

Legal battle over access to public records under constitutional and statutory transparency mandates

Administrative Document Non-disclosure Decision Revocation Appeal Case
  1. Administrative Document Non-disclosure Decision Revocation Appeal Case
  2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2026)
  3. Original Case: 行政文書不開示決定処分取消等請求控訴事件
  4. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: Korean Residents Union in Japan (Mindan) and several Zainichi Korean individuals; Defendant: Minister of Justice of Japan
  5. Case Tags: Abuse of Authority;Administrative Litigation;Freedom of Information;Japan-Korea Relations
Request for Revocation of Non-Disclosure Decision of Administrative Documents, Appeal Case
  1. Request for Revocation of Non-Disclosure Decision of Administrative Documents, Appeal Case
  2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2026)
  3. Original Case: 行政文書不開示決定処分取消等請求控訴事件
  4. Key Figures: Appellant: Japanese Citizens' Watchdog Group; Appellee: Ministry of Defense of Japan
  5. Case Tags: Administrative Litigation;Freedom of Information;National Security Exception;Government Transparency