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Cabinet Order Aligning Related Orders with Volunteer Probation Officer Act Amendments

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: 2026-08-26

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AI summary

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Summary

This item concerns a Cabinet Order arranging related Cabinet Orders in connection with the enforcement of a law partially amending the Volunteer Probation Officer Act and related statutes to enhance the rehabilitation and protection (offender rehabilitation) system. According to the metadata, it is Cabinet Order No. 253 of 2026, with a promulgation date of 2026-08-07 and an enforcement date of 2026-12-01. The affected order listed is a Cabinet Order on special measures for the application of Ministry of Justice-related laws following Okinawa's reversion (Cabinet Order No. 95 of 1972).

Business Impact

Organizations involved in offender rehabilitation, probation, or related administrative processes may be affected by these adjustments to related Cabinet Orders. The listed enforcement date could be relevant for planning purposes.

Recommended Action

Review the official Japanese source on e-Gov Law Search to confirm the scope, affected provisions, and enforcement timing.

Timeline of related official records

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  1. 2026-08-07 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) 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(令和八年政令第二百五十三号) (this update) Original Japanese source
  2. 2026-12-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search 沖縄の復帰に伴う法務省関係法令の適用の特別措置等に関する政令 (this update) Original Japanese source
  3. 2027-06-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search 刑法等の一部を改正する法律及び刑法等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係法律の整理等に関する法律の施行に伴う関係政令の整理等及び経過措置に関する政令、国際受刑者移送法施行令 Dashboard page Original Japanese source