The massacre of civilians by their own army is a matter worthy of special attention as a symbolic example of the horror of war. More than a few of these civilians were killed by the Japanese Army. Excerpts from the Constitution of Japan Article 21. Freedom of assembly and association as well as speech, press and all other forms of expression are guaranteed. No censorship shall be maintained, nor shall the secrecy of any means of communication be violated.
Academic freedom is guaranteed.
All people shall have the right to receive an equal education correspondent to their ability, as provided for by law. The decision of the first instance of the first lawsuit, instituted in 1967, partially recognized Professor lenaga's claim and deemed the screening unlawful. However, the decision delivered in March 1986 in the Tokyo High Court was a complete affirmation of the Ministry of Education's screening process and a complete rejection of all of Professor lenaga's claims. An appeal was immediately made to the Supreme Court and this case is currently under review, with a decision expected in the near future. Delivered in October 1989, the decision at the Tokyo District Court in the third lawsuit, instituted in 1984, recognized only a very small portion of Professor lenaga's claims.