共同親権巡り指針策定へ　政府連絡会議、来月初会合

　離婚後も父母双方が子の親権を持つ「共同親権」導入が５月の民法などの改正で決まったことを受け、政府は２５日、関係府省庁による連絡会議を設置すると発表した。改正法は２０２６年までの施行が予定されており、７月前半にも初会合を開き、制度の円滑な運用に向けてガイドライン（指針）策定などを進める。
　連絡会議は小泉龍司法相をトップに、内閣府、文部科学省、厚生労働省、こども家庭庁などの局長級で構成する。法相は２５日の記者会見で「できるだけ早く課題を設定して答えを出し、これを周知・広報する」と語った。（2024/06/25-12:01）

The Japanese government said Tuesday that it will draw up guidelines for smoothly implementing a new system for shared custody of children by divorced parents.
   The guidelines will be discussed by a new liaison group for related government agencies, whose establishment was announced the same day. The group will hold its first meeting in early July or later.
   Japan's parliament enacted legislation last month to enable joint custody. The legislation, which revises the Civil Code and other laws, is set to take effect by 2026.
   The liaison group, to be headed by Justice Minister Ryuji Koizumi, will comprise director-general-level officials from the Cabinet Office, the education ministry, the welfare ministry and the Children and Families Agency.
   Under the new system, parents will be able to choose between joint or sole custody after holding discussions. If they fail to reach an agreement, a family court will make the decision, choosing sole custody if there is a risk of domestic violence or abuse.