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retrial-system
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Japan Timespolitics16 days agoDeveloping
LDP Panel Approves Limiting Prosecutors’ Right to Appeal Retrial Orders
A Liberal Democratic Party panel on Wednesday approved a government proposal to ban prosecutors “in principle” from appealing retrial orders. The move resolves a 1½-month dispute between LDP lawmakers and the Justice Ministry over revisions to Japan's retrial system under the cri…
japantimes.co.jpworld35 days agoDeveloping
Hakamata'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…