Japanese people plan to file a lawsuit!
Over a hundred Japanese citizens plan to collectively file a lawsuit with the court this week, requesting a ruling to stop the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
On September 4th, Agence France Presse reported that there were over 100 plaintiffs, including fishermen from Fukushima and surrounding areas. They plan to submit this lawsuit to the Fukushima District Court on the 8th.
The plaintiff stated that the Japanese government had previously stated that it would seek the consent of its own fishermen before making a decision to discharge nuclear contaminated water, but the former had reneged on the promise, "ignoring strong opposition from Fukushima and the National Fisheries Organization of Japan, and implementing the wrong policy.".
"Emissions that deepen the suffering of victims of nuclear accidents can never be allowed," the plaintiff's statement said.
Despite strong domestic and international opposition, Japan launched the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on August 24th, which could last for 20 to 30 years. A survey by Kyodo News Agency in Japan showed that over 80% of Japanese respondents believe that the government's explanation of nuclear contaminated water is "insufficient.".