OSAKA, Apr 16 (News On Japan) –
A Peruvian man detained on the Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau has been awarded 110,000 yen in compensation by the Osaka District Court, which dominated on April sixteenth that conserving him handcuffed for an prolonged interval was unlawful.
The man, Burgos Fujii, was held on the bureau in 2017 resulting from overstaying his visa. He filed a lawsuit in opposition to the Japanese authorities, claiming that when he requested higher meals whereas in detention, a number of employees members restrained him and handcuffed his fingers behind his again for over 14 hours. He additionally alleged that the incident triggered a bone fracture and sought 2.16 million yen in damages.
In its ruling, the court docket didn’t discover a causal hyperlink between the handcuffing and the claimed bone fracture. However, it acknowledged that restraining Fujii for such an extended interval was illegal and ordered the federal government to pay 110,000 yen.
Following the decision, Fujii’s authorized staff acknowledged they’re contemplating an enchantment. The Osaka immigration authorities commented that they may “closely examine the ruling and discuss future measures.”
Source: YOMIURI