Research Activities
Research Projects 2026
Comparative study on the right to sign language interpretation: the case of Japan, Korea and Taiwan
Outline
Disability issues constitute a crucial component of poverty reduction and developing countries have increasingly begun to address these challenges by establishing legal frameworks. Previous studies have revealed that the realization of the rights stipulated in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) requires the assurance of accessibility across all sectors. This study examines accessibility measures for persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing, specifically the development and operation of the sign language interpreting system as a domestic implementation mechanism of CRPD. It employs a comparative legal study focusing on Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, all of which belong to the civil law tradition and share similar legal structures. The study investigates whether the provision of sign language interpreting has been established as a legal right in these jurisdictions. The research will analyze the formation of legal frameworks concerning sign language interpreting, their operational practices, and the challenges encountered in their implementation.
Period
April 2026 - March 2028
Members
| Role | Member |
|---|---|
| [ Organizer ] | Kobayashi, Masayuki |
*Affiliations are as of April 2026.
Expected Outcome
- The Ajia Keizai