Request for attendance at the Suraj Case State Compensation Lawsuit (12th hearing)

On March 22, 2010, a Ghanaian man, ABUBAKAR AWUDU SURAJ (hereinafter referred to as Suraj), died during a government-sponsored deportation. The death occurred when immigration officials accompanying him on the deportation forcefully restrained him using foot cuffs, towels, and personal cable ties, which are not permitted by the regulations.

In order to find out the truth behind Suraj's death, we filed a lawsuit against the government and immigration officials on August 5, 2010, seeking damages. Suraj regretted having overstayed his visa and all he wanted was to live in Japan with his wife. Through this lawsuit, we will find out why such a man had to die.

The next hearing will be for the questioning of the doctor who determined that Suraj's cause of death was heart disease, and the questioning of the plaintiff (Suraj's wife).
After the trial, there will be a brief report from the defense team.

Having more people attend the trial will be a great help in uncovering the truth of this incident.
We appreciate your cooperation in attending the hearing.

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

Date and time: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 10:00-16:30
Venue: Tokyo District Court, Courtroom 706
*A spectator ticket is not required for this hearing. Please come directly to the courtroom.
Schedule (tentative)
Court opens at 10:00
Interrogation of Dr. Tasukuri
Afternoon session begins at 13:30
Interrogation of Dr. Ikeda
Examination of the plaintiff himself
Court adjourns at 16:30
　
*After the trial ends (from 17:00), there will be a time to report on the content of the interrogations at the Bar Association Hall.
Please join in and observe.