消費者裁判手続特例法(消費者の財産的被害等の集団的な回復のための民事の裁判手続の特例に関する法律) | 消費者庁

This page explains the Consumer Dispute Settlement Procedure Special Exception Act, which establishes a two-stage collective litigation system for recovering financial damages from consumer fraud. When identical consumer damages occur widely and information disparities make individual recovery difficult, this law enables collective recovery. Enacted in 2013 and enforced from October 2016, it has undergone amendments in 2021 and 2022. The 2021 revision introduced a document provision system for qualified consumer organizations, while the 2022 revision expanded the scope of applicable cases. Details of the law, ordinances, and guidance materials are available.