The annual ICSA International Conference brings together researchers, health professionals, service providers, and survivors and their families from around the world to engage in open dialogue on the most pressing themes around cultic studies. The 2026 conference explores the theme: Expanding the scope of coercive control: Understanding abusive dynamics and their impacts across interpersonal, institutional, and cultic contexts. Log in to access the conference’s on-demand presentations and join live sessions at their scheduled times.
Published date
18.08.2026
This presentation examines one of the most significant legal developments in the history of Japan’s response to harmful religious organizations: the dissolution proceedings against the Unification Church. Takashi Yamaguchi explores the legal arguments, constitutional questions, and practical challenges surrounding the church’s appeal and potential liquidation. Attendees will gain insight into the intersection of religious freedom, public welfare, civil liability, and regulatory oversight, as well as the broader implications of the case for addressing institutional abuse and accountability.