About This Trend
第三者委 is a third-party committee composed of six lawyers, including three former judges and three investigators, established to investigate the allegations surrounding Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito.
The committee is currently trending because it recently released its investigative report, which found that Governor Saito's handling of a whistleblower's complaint was illegal and constituted power harassment. The report also pointed out violations of the Public Interest Whistleblower Protection Act, making it a significant and controversial topic in current events. .