Key Facts
• In 2025, Tokushima Regional Legal Affairs Bureau initiated relief procedures for 45 human rights violation cases.
• This number decreased by 15 cases compared to the previous year.
• Among cases by type: 11 involved defamation and privacy, with 8 related to the internet.
• Labor rights cases numbered 10, including 7 related to power harassment.
• Other cases included 8 discrimination incidents and 6 assault or abuse cases.
• Of the 45 cases, 11 were classified as “serious” by the Ministry of Justice, down by 4 from the prior year.
• The bureau emphasized ongoing vigilance due to the high volume of internet-related consultations.
Summary
In 2025, the Tokushima Regional Legal Affairs Bureau handled 45 human rights violation cases, marking a decline of 15 from 2024. Defamation and privacy issues were the most frequent, especially those involving the internet. Labor rights violations, primarily power harassment, also featured prominently. Discrimination and assault cases were reported but less common. Serious cases, as defined by the Ministry of Justice, decreased by four to 11. Despite the overall reduction, the bureau highlighted the persistent prevalence of internet-related complaints and plans to continue raising awareness to prevent such violations. This data reflects ongoing challenges in protecting human rights within Tokushima Prefecture.
