Minister of Justice Eisuke Mori of Japan
In the Cabinet of Prime Minister Taro Aso, appointed on 24 September 2008, Mori was appointed as Minister of Justice; this was his first appointment to the Cabinet.
I will enforce the law solemnly following court judgments, Mori said in his first press conference after being appointed to the post by Prime Minister Taro Aso.
Justice Minister Eisuke Mori supports the death penalty because it helps maintain the social order and eases the mental pain of crime victims' families.
We should respect judges' decisions" in handing down capital punishment, Mori said of part of the reason he believes the six-month interval is optimal.
On immigration policy, Mori said the Justice Ministry, which manages the Immigration Bureau, should restrict acceptance of low-skilled labors from overseas.
According to local reports, Japans Justice Minister Eisuke Mori said on Monday that it is reviewing the system following the discovery of a South Korean woman who was found to have used a special tape to alter her fingerprints.
Mori was reported as saying: "This is a new system and so it still involves a degree of trial and error.
TOKYO, Nov 28 (AP) - (Kyodo)Justice Minister Eisuke Mori said Friday that hearings with bereaved families of crime victims will be required before deciding whether to release on parole inmates serving life sentences.
Tuesday's executions were the first since the Cabinet of Prime Minister Taro Aso was launched in late September, when Mori was given the justice portfolio.
Justice Minister Eisuke Mori said it was "a significant result.
Mori denied that Japan was trying to speed up the pace of executions.
At the time of his appointment as justice minister, Mori said he would "solemnly carry out" his duties on the death penalty.
Govt to review biometric immigration control systemDaily Yomiuri OnlineJan 06, 2009The Justice Ministry will review its state-of-the-art biometric immigration control system for foreigners entering Japan, Justice Minister Eisuke Mori said Monday.
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Japanese justice minister Eisuke Mori said Friday (October 31) at a press conference, "We will deal with the report respectfully and deal with the matter properly.
The Justice Ministry will review its state-of-the-art biometric immigration control system for foreigners entering Japan, Justice Minister Eisuke Mori said Monday.