国際連合人権理事会、ジャニーズ事務所準強制性交問題に関する８月４日報告原文（英語）

国際連合人権理事会、ジャニーズ事務所準強制性交問題に関する８月４日報告原文（英語）

ということで、伊藤詩織さんとTBS・山口敬之との関係にも言及していると思われる、国際連合人権理事会(ビジネスと人権の作業部会）の８月４日報告原文なのですが、日本政府がポンコツ、マスコミがマスゴミとボロクソに言われている感があり、ほとんど報道がないので、ここでまずは、該当箇所の英文を紹介します。

Media and entertainment industry

The Working Group observed deeply troubling issues within the media and entertainment industry. The industry’s exploitative working conditions, along with the lack of labour law protection for workers and a clear legal definition of harassment, foster a culture of impunity for sexual violence and harassment. We were informed, for example, about the sexualharassment and abuse of female journalists and the lack of remedial action taken by

Broadcasting stations. We were also alerted to excessively long working hours and issues related to unfair subcontracting relationships in the animation sector, with creators often given contracts that inadequately protect their intellectual property rights. 

Our interactions with victims of sexual harassment involving Johnny and Associates talents have exposed deeply alarming allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving several hundreds of the company’s talents, with media companies in Japan reportedly implicated in covering up the scandal for decades. We note that several measures have been taken by the Government over the last 20 years in relation to the prevention of child sexual abuse.

However, the perceived inaction by the Government and the business involved among victims that we met in this case highlights the need for the Government, as the primary duty-bearer, to ensure transparent investigations of perpetrators and that victims obtain effective remedies, be they in the form of an apology or financial compensation. According to testimony received, doubts persist about the transparency and legitimacy of Johnny and Associates’ Special Team(or Independent Team) for investigation. We have received reports of the lack of response to victims seeking mental health consultations from Johnny and Associates’ Mental Care Consultation Desk. To comply with the UNGPs, all media and entertainment businesses must facilitate access to remedy, ensure a legitimate and transparent grievance mechanism, and establish a clear and predictable timeframe for investigations. We urge all Japanese businesses, especially but not only in this industry, to proactively conduct HRDD to identify and address abuse.

邦語と解説は次記事にて。まあ、そちらでも解説しますが、国際連合人権理事会での調査の一つに過ぎないと、必死に過小評価する向きがありますが、特定企業の特定の問題が全体の１割程度を占めているという割合からすると決して小さな問題ではありません。これを過小評価するメディア等は部落問題やアイヌ問題を過小評価しているようなものです。