自公党首、都市封鎖に慎重

　菅義偉首相は３日、公明党の山口那津男代表と首相官邸で昼食を共にしながら会談し、新型コロナウイルス感染拡大を防ぐためのロックダウン（都市封鎖）を可能とする法整備に慎重な立場で一致した。
　会談後、山口氏は記者団に「よくよく慎重に考えて対応する必要がある」と指摘。実現への課題として、私権制限の懸念や社会・経済への副作用、罰則を適用する体制の不十分さを挙げ、感染拡大防止への協力を国民に引き続き要請していく意向を示した。（2021/08/03-16:35）

Japanese ruling party leaders agreed Tuesday that it is necessary to be cautious about introducing a law to allow city lockdowns in the country to curb COVID-19 infections.
   The accord came at a lunch meeting between Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Yoshihide Suga and Komeito head Natsuo Yamaguchi at the prime minister's office.
   Speaking to reporters later, Yamaguchi underlined the need to "consider very carefully before taking action."
   As hurdles for such a law, he cited public concerns about possible restrictions on private rights, adverse social and economic effects and difficulties imposing penalties.
   The Komeito leader indicated that the ruling coalition will continue to ask people to cooperate with measures to prevent infections.