Justice Minister Yasuhiro Hanashi has come under widespread criticism over comments reported in the media in which he made light of his duties, specifically signing off on executions, which he referred to as 'tedious'.
TOKYO, Japan – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has firmed up his intention to sack his justice minister, media reported on Friday, November 11, raising the possibility of a second minister leaving the cabinet because of a scandal in less than a month.
He was also reported to have suggested there was little political advantage to his cabinet post and that he only made the news for “approving an execution in the morning.” Hanashi’s office declined to comment when asked about the media reports that the prime minister was preparing to sack him.
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