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Japan Cabinet Approves Limits on Prosecutors' Appeals in Retrial Cases
The Cabinet approved a bill on May 15, 2026 that restricts prosecutors from appealing court orders for retrials to exceptional cases only. The revision, the first since the system began in 1949, requires public disclosure of reasons if an appeal proceeds and sets a one-year targe…
sfist.comYellow License Plates for Privately Owned Cars Become More Common in Pyongyang
Recent visitors to North Korea's capital have observed a rapid increase in yellow license plates, which designate privately owned vehicles. The surge follows legal changes that formalized private car ownership over the past two years. The development marks a visible shift in Pyon…
japantimes.co.jpHakamata's Sister Opposes Justice Ministry Draft to Restrict Retrial Evidence Use
Hideko Hakamata, sister of former death-row inmate Iwao Hakamata, restated her opposition to a government draft bill on Japan's retrial system. The bill would ban using disclosed evidence for purposes beyond court proceedings, with penalties for violators. She highlighted restric…