These issues have finally led to a move to abolish the ruling party's factions.

The issue at issue in this case is (1) above. Kickbacks are, in effect, an alchemy of unrestricted funds and are an act of tax evasion.

I do not understand that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has only brought indictments against the factional treasurer and the lawmakers who have received kickbacks totaling more than 40 million yen.

-- It is an evasion if the kickback amount is 40 million yen or 4,000 yen.

However, if we were to be so strict, it would mean that all existing political parties would collapse, so I thought that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office had drawn a borderline of 40 million yen.

I guess it means even if 'justice and righteousness' are essential, it is meaningless to stop the operation of a nation to a standstill.

Well, even salaried employees like myself are exempt from filing tax returns for internal income of up to \200,000 per year (however, this is legal, but kickbacks are not listed, even if they are only \1).

Many salaried workers in Japan may not be able to feel it, but once you file your tax return, you will start to feel the hatred of "kickbacks" (it's true).

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A political party faction has three functions.

(1) Political activity collection function

(2) Ministerial manufacturing function

(3) Education function for new council members

And this time, the illegal (1) is just being uncovered.

As for (2) above, it may have served as a coordinating device for the dynamics within the vast political parties, but this will (probably) be reviewed after this incident.

The problem is (3), but I think creating such an educational institution would also suffice for this.

For example, a training period of approximately one year is also provided for those who pass the bar exam.

Successful candidates will learn knowledge and techniques related to legal practice that are commonly required for legal practice.

I think it would be sufficient to introduce a similar system for new members of Congress -- well, half of it would be on-the-job training since they would be doing their work as members of Congress.

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First, a Member of Parliament is a professional who deliberates and creates laws.

Naturally, we expect them to develop that ability.

Since this is just the right opportunity, the following examination system should also be established to train new council members.

We don't need a member of Congress who can't respond to this level of content.