This page presents a summary of Digital Minister Kono's press conference held on October 21, 2022. The minister announced the establishment of a "Legal Study Room" at the Consumer Affairs Agency to review amendments to the Consumer Contract Law and draft new legislation. A team of 11 members from the Consumer Affairs Agency, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice, and National Police Agency is working on the proposals. Based on recommendations from a study group, the team will consider relaxing requirements for cancellation rights and extending cancellation periods, particularly regarding undue spiritual solicitation practices, with plans to submit bills to the extraordinary Diet session as preparations are completed.
