Ministerial Ordinance amending broadcasting rules and core broadcasting control provisions
放送法施行規則及び基幹放送の業務に係る特定役員及び支配関係の定義並びに表現の自由享有基準の特例に関する省令の一部を改正する省令
Published: 2026-09-28 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-14
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AI summary
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Summary
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Ordinance No. 113 of 2026 amends the Regulations for Enforcement of the Broadcasting Act (Radio Regulatory Commission Rules No. 10 of 1950) and the ministerial ordinance defining specified officers and control relationships in core broadcasting operations and exceptions to standards for enjoyment of freedom of expression. The listing records both promulgation and entry into force on 2026-09-28.
Business Impact
Broadcasters, including operators of core broadcasting services, may be affected by amendments to broadcasting rules and provisions concerning specified officers, control relationships and freedom-of-expression standards; the metadata does not establish the substantive changes.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese source could clarify the amended provisions, their scope and any transitional arrangements.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-09-28 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-09-28 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source