Damages suit over leprosy discrimination

Damages suit over leprosy discrimination

Plaintiffs and supporters gather in front of the Kumamoto District Court in southwestern Japan on June 28, 2019, ahead of a ruling on a lawsuit filed by 561 family members of leprosy sufferers seeking damages for discrimination suffered under the government's segregation policy. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, the first ruling awarding compensation to relatives of leprosy sufferers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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