Chapter 5 Japan’s Administrative Environmental Tribunals

50 Years of the Pollution Dispute Resolution System

In: Environmental Courts and Tribunals in Asia-Pacific
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Jo Toriyabe
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Abstract

This chapter covers the main traits and difficulties faced by Japan’s administrative environmental tribunals, with an emphasis on the Environmental Dispute Coordination Commission (EDCC) operations. Prior to the creation of the Pollution Dispute Settlement System, trials in regular courts were used in Japan to settle Kogai (environmental pollution) issues. Since its founding 50 years ago, the EDCC has adjusted adaptably to the times. The EDCC’s handling of environmental issues has frequently drawn attention from the public and, from the standpoint of law policy, had a considerable influence on Japanese society. In this regard, it is possible to say that the EDCC’s efforts have produced positive results and faced many challenges. This chapter highlights the possible causes of this situation, problems of pollution dispute resolution, and the need to reform Japan’s administrative environmental tribunals.

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Environmental Courts and Tribunals in Asia-Pacific

Best Practices, Challenges and the Way Forward

Series:  Brill's Asian Law Series, Volume: 13
Cover Environmental Courts and Tribunals in Asia-Pacific
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9789004695863
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Brill | Nijhoff
Print Publication Date:
30 Oct 2024

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