A ruling party panel is urging Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru to consider establishing an anti-espionage law in Japan.

Takaichi Sanae, head of the Liberal Democratic Party's research commission on public safety and measures against terrorism and cybercrime, met with Ishiba on May 27 to convey the matter.

Commission members are calling on Ishiba to reinforce public order.

To respond to threats from abroad, they are proposing that consideration be given to enhance Japan’s intelligence-gathering capabilities.

Noting the need for measures against serious incidents such as terrorist attacks using drones, they are calling for legal revisions including a review of no-fly zones and other actions to be taken based on flight speed and other characteristics of the latest drones.

Takaichi said Ishiba responded that the government will consider strengthening its intelligence capabilities with a strong awareness of the issues involved.