Cabinet Order on Related Cabinet Orders for Science Council of Japan Act (Women's Advancement Act Order)
日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令
Published: 2026-09-16 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-02
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Summary
The e-Gov update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286) titled as an ordinance organizing related cabinet orders in connection with the implementation of the Science Council of Japan Act. It is listed as amending the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace (Heisei 27 Cabinet Order No. 318). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2026-10-01.
Business Impact
The amendment appears to be a consequential update tied to the Science Council of Japan Act, so it may have limited practical effect on employers, though the exact changes to the Women's Advancement Act enforcement order are not stated in the provided metadata.
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Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-07-22 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-21 — Public comment deadline (2026-08-21 23:59 JST) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-09-16 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source