差別根絶へ基本合意書締結　国と原告側、定期的に協議―強制不妊

　旧優生保護法に基づく強制不妊手術などを巡り、訴訟の原告側と国は３０日、手術を強いられた人の被害回復や、差別の根絶に向け取り組む事項をまとめた基本合意書を締結した。原告側と関係各省庁が定期的に協議し、具体的な施策を検討する。
　基本合意書は全国原告団と弁護団、支援団体「優生保護法問題の全面解決をめざす全国連絡会」、加藤鮎子こども政策担当相の４者で締結した。
　加藤氏は調印式で「全ての国民が相互に人格と個性を尊重しながら共生する社会の実現に向けて、政府として全力を尽くす」と述べた。原告団を代表して調印した飯塚淳子さん（仮名、７０代）は「基本合意が優生思想や障害者への差別のない社会をつくる一歩になる。優生保護法の被害者や障害者の声をたくさん聴いてください」と語った。（2024/09/30-17:55）

The Japanese government, plaintiffs in forced sterilization lawsuits and their lawyers and supporters signed a basic agreement Monday on efforts to help victims of forced sterilization under the now-defunct eugenic protection law and to eradicate discrimination against them.
   Under the agreement, the plaintiff side and the government will hold regular talks to consider specific measures.
   Ayuko Kato, minister for child policies, said at a signing ceremony on the day, "The government will make every effort to realize a society in which all citizens live together while respecting each other's personalities and individuality."
   "The basic agreement will be a step toward creating a society free of eugenics and discrimination against people with disabilities," said a woman in her 70s who goes by the pseudonym Junko Iizuka and signed the agreement on behalf of the plaintiffs.
   The basic agreement clarifies the government's responsibility and apology, stating, "The government is deeply aware that it is in a position to respond sincerely to this issue."