Request to attend the 12th hearing of the national compensation lawsuit in the case of Mr. Suraj.

On March 22, 2010, Abubagar Awudu Suraj, a Ghanaian national (hereinafter referred to as Mr. Suraj), died while being deported at government expense. The death occurred when immigration officials accompanying him forcibly restrained him using handcuffs, towels, and personal zip ties, which are not permitted by regulations.

To uncover the truth behind Suraj's death, we filed a lawsuit on August 5, 2010, seeking damages from the government and immigration officials. Suraj regretted overstaying his visa and only wished to live in Japan with his wife. Through this lawsuit, we will uncover why Suraj had to die.

The next hearing will involve the questioning of the doctor who determined that Suraj's cause of death was heart disease, as well as the questioning of the plaintiff (Suraj's wife).
After the trial, there will be a brief debriefing session by the defense lawyers.

The more people who attend the hearing, the greater the power it will be to uncover the truth of this case.
Your cooperation in observing the proceedings would be greatly appreciated.

◆12th date of state compensation lawsuit in Suraj case◆

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from approximately 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Tokyo District Court, Courtroom 706
* No admission ticket is required to attend this hearing. Please come directly to the courtroom.
Schedule (tentative)
Court session begins at 10:00
Interrogation of Dr. Tagasari
The trial will begin in the afternoon at 13:30.
Interrogation of Dr. Ikeda
Examination of the plaintiff
Court adjourned at 16:30
　
*Also, after the trial concludes (from 17:00), we will have time to report on the content of the questioning that day at the bar association building.
Please join us in conjunction with observing the proceedings.