Youth Political Rights

Advocacy for expanding political rights and representation for youth in democratic processes.

1. Reiwa 5 (Gyo-U) 299 Case Seeking Confirmation of Unconstitutionality of Deprivation of Young Adults' Right to Stand for Election

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
3. Original Case: 令和5(行ウ)299 若年成人被選挙権剥奪違憲確認等請求事件
4. VictimsNoneDefendantsGovernment of JapanPlaintiffsPlaintiffs' Group for Lowering the Age of CandidacyInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysGovernment CounselPlaintiff AttorneysMakoto ItoYoung Lawyers Association of JapanJudgesPresiding Judge of the Tokyo District CourtInstitutionsTokyo District CourtNational Diet
5. Case Tags: Constitutional Litigation;Age Discrimination;Electoral Law Reform;Youth Political Rights