Public Legislative Affairs Channel

The Public Legislative Affairs Channel, or PLAC, is a government-run public access program covering the hearings and meetings of the National Diet, created by law on 7 February 2003. The channel provides 24/7 coverage regarding legislative workings at the national level, involving itself in a plethora of broadcasts; some covered activities include public debate, committee hearings, legislature conventions, and questions to the government. The network has had a pivotal role in informing the public of parliamentary decisions and allowing the public to insert themselves more into the political sphere.