Japan’s Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality Of 2.06-To-1 Vote Disparity

The Supreme Court’s Second Petty Bench, presided over by Chief Justice Akira Ojima, delivered a significant ruling on September 26th regarding the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives.

The court upheld the constitutionality of the current system, despite concerns over disparities in vote value. Specifically, the ruling addressed the maximum disparity ratio of 2.06-to-1 observed in the value of votes cast during last October’s general election.

This decision affirms the existing framework for electoral seat distribution, maintaining its validity under the constitution. The ruling marks an important moment in Japan’s ongoing dialogues about electoral fairness and representation.

(News On Japan)
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