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		Amnesty International/Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan Symposium Japan: a surveillance society? The new "War on Terror" measures and targeting of foreigners. ■Date　Saturday, 11th March, 2006 ■Time　14：00 - 17：00 (Registration from 13:30) ■Place　Rikkyo University, Ikebukuro Campus, Bldg. No.7, Room 7102 　　　　　　 >> Map ■Registration Fee 1000 yen （500 yen for students） ★ Simultaneous translation (J-E) available. Under slogans like "war on terror" or "restoring public safety," the Japanese government is currently moving ahead with "counter-terrorist" measures. Foreign residents of Japan are the first target of these measures--cases of random stops for questioning and search of foreigners are already increasing, in some cases with victims being turned over to the Immigration Authorities. In the near future, the government intends to introduce "biometric" information databases of finger prints and face-scans, similar to the US-VISIT programme, with foreign residents and visitors required to register first. Should Japanese people believe that this trend to target people with different language, culture, religion or ethnic background will increase their security? This symposium will consider the likely impact of the new counter-terror measures, including the revision of the Immigration Control Law, on foreign residents and visitors, and ultimately on Japanese people themselves. Keynote Speech: [14:05-14:45] Mitsuru Nanba (Lawyer): "The problems with the anti-terror policy in Japan, with special reference to immigration control and visa status." Panel Discussion: [14:45-17:00] The new "War on Terror" measures and targeting of foreigners. Panelists: Hangnyeon Chang (Lawyer): The anti-terror policy from the viewpoint of foreign residents. Touru Nishimura (Freelance journalist on technology issues): "Surveillance society and technology." Chigaya Kinoshita (Graduate School of Social Sciences, Hitotsubashi University): "Contemporary Counter-terror policies in the USA." Coordinator: Akira Hatate (JCLU Subcommittee for the Rights of Foreigners) There will be a short break during the program, and opportunity for Q&A. *Please reserve in advance if possible, by email, phone or fax. TEL：03-3518-6777  FAX：03-3518-6778 (Amnesty International Japan) E-mail：stoptorture@amnesty.or.jp To claim student /OAP discount, indicate status on reservation, please. 500 yen discount for attendees who do not require printed Japanese materials. To see details in PDF format, click here.

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