Academic Nominees Not Accepted In 2016

Academic nominees not accepted in 2016

Former senior members of Japan's leading academic body have disclosed that the prime minister's office did not accept its choice of candidates for membership four years ago.

The Science Council of Japan is designated a special organization under the jurisdiction of the prime minister, but makes policy proposals independently of the government.

Science Council To Urge Suga To Approve Nominees

Science Council to urge Suga to approve nominees

The Science Council of Japan has decided to ask Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide to explain why he refused to appoint six people as new members of the leading academic body, and renew its request for their appointment.

The council is designated as a special organization under the jurisdiction of the prime minister, but makes policy proposals independently from the government.

Science Council To Urge Govt. To Approve Nominees

Science Council to urge govt. to approve nominees

The Science Council of Japan plans to ask the government to explain why it refused to appoint six people as new members of the leading academic body, and renew its request for their appointment.

The council on Friday decided to make the request after Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide did not appoint six of the 105 nominees, who would have joined the council from Thursday if they were approved.

Science Council Urges Pm To Appoint 6 Nominees

Science council urges PM to appoint 6 nominees

The Science Council of Japan says it wants Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide to explain why he refused to appoint some of its nominated candidates. It has also decided to repeat its call for their appointment.

The council is designated as a special organization under the jurisdiction of the prime minister. It makes policy proposals independently from the government.