Cabinet Order amending related orders for rehabilitation system reforms
更生保護制度の充実を図るための保護司法等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係政令の整理に関する政令
Published: 2026-08-07 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: Scheduled to Take Effect · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-21
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Summary
Cabinet Order No. 253 of 2026 makes amendments associated with implementing the Act partially amending the Volunteer Probation Officers Act and other laws to enhance the rehabilitation system. The listed amendment target is Cabinet Order No. 193 of 2025, concerning adjustments to related Cabinet Orders and transitional measures accompanying implementation of amendments to the Penal Code and related legislation. The amending Order was promulgated on 2026-08-07, with an effective date of 2027-06-01.
Business Impact
Although the headline concerns rehabilitation system reforms, the listed amendment may affect persons covered by the criminal-law transitional measures in Cabinet Order No. 193 of 2025; the metadata does not identify the specific provisions or categories affected.
Recommended Action
Reviewing the official Japanese source could clarify which provisions of Cabinet Order No. 193 of 2025 are amended and how the 2027-06-01 effective date applies.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-08-07 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-12-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2027-06-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source