The Enactment of the Law on the Penalization of Acts of Piracy and Measures against Acts of Piracy by the Diet.

On 19th June, the Law on the Penalization of Acts of Piracy and Measures against Acts of Piracy was enacted by the Diet or the Japanese Parliament.

This law enables the Japanese Self Defence Force vessels to escort ships of other countries in addition to those related to Japan. Punishment of acts of piracy is also now possible.

Statement by Prime Minister Taro Aso
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Hirofumi Nakasone
Press Release