Public Assistance Reduction

Legal challenges against the Japanese government's downward adjustment of welfare payment standards

1. Appeal Case Regarding Revocation of Reduction of Public Assistance Standards (2023 (Gyo-Ko) No.5)

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
3. Original Case: 令和5(行コ)5 生活保護基準引下処分取消等請求控訴事件
4. DefendantsJapanPlaintiff AttorneysShuya OgawaJudgesYumi OtakeInstitutionsOsaka High CourtSupreme Court of JapanOsaka District Court
5. Case Tags: Administrative Litigation;Right to Life;Public Assistance Reduction;Constitutional Review