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Japan's Supreme Court Rules Forced Sterilization Unconstitutional, Orders Compensation

The decision ends decades-long legal battles and mandates the government to pay damages to victims of the defunct eugenics law.

  • The court ruled that the 20-year statute of limitations does not apply to forced sterilization claims.
  • Around 25,000 people were sterilized under the eugenics law, 16,500 without consent.
  • The government has acknowledged the violation and previously offered a lump-sum payment to victims.
  • Many victims continue to seek higher compensation and justice for the severe impact on their lives.
  • The ruling is seen as a step towards addressing the historical injustices faced by people with disabilities.
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