Japan considers one-year limit for appeals against rulings opening retrials
The government plans to shorten the court proceedings while keeping intact the prosecution's much-criticized right to appeal a court decision to reopen a trial.
Pues no se, pero muy, pero que muy crecidita debe de estar una niña de 12 años, para aparentar 18.
Una mujer tailandesa se declaró inocente de su participación en la coacción a una niña tailandesa de 12 años para que prestara servicios sexuales en un salón de masajes de Tokio, alegando que desconocía la edad de la menor.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/15/japan/crime-legal/thai-girl-broker-trial/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #japanesecourts #sexcrimes #thailand #prostitution
Suspected broker denies knowing age of Thai girl in Tokyo trafficking case
Punsiripanya Phakhaphon is being tried before the Tokyo District Court for acting as a broker between a 12-year-old Thai girl's mother and a massage parlor owner in Tokyo.
A Thai woman pleaded not guilty over her involvement in forcing a 12-year-old Thai girl to offer sexual services at a massage parlor in Tokyo, saying she was unaware of the child's age.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/15/japan/crime-legal/thai-girl-broker-trial/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #japanesecourts #sexcrimes #thailand #prostitutionSuspected broker denies knowing age of Thai girl in Tokyo trafficking case
Punsiripanya Phakhaphon is being tried before the Tokyo District Court for acting as a broker between a 12-year-old Thai girl's mother and a massage parlor owner in Tokyo.
Government to delay submission of retrial system reform bill
The move came as the government sees the need to take more time for coordination.
The Hokkaido government has returned a hunting rifle to a 77-year-old hunter following a court ruling that set aside the revocation of his license after he shot a bear at the request of local authorities.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/09/japan/society/hokkaido-returns-rifle-to-hunter/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #hokkaido #bears #hunting #japanesecourts
Hokkaido returns rifle to hunter after court set aside revocation of his license
The hunter had his license revoked on the grounds that he could have damaged nearby structures when he shot a brown bear in 2018 at the request of the Sunagawa city government.
142 retrial experts blast Japanese government panel proposal
The Legislative Council proposal, which would maintain the right of the prosecution to appeal retrial orders, is saddled with 'serious problems,' the group said.
Bereaved family sues over 'hostage justice'
It's the latest in a series of lawsuits challenging Japan's criminal justice system that critics say doesn't always presume innocence and relies heavily on coerced confessions.
Many LDP members oppose retrial system reform bill
Many argued that retrial appeals by prosecutors should be banned, saying such appeals impede relief for wrongful convictions.
Unification Church followers are preparing to set up a new organization that may not have legal status, following a Tokyo High Court order to dissolve the religious group, sources have said.
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Unification Church followers consider new organization to continue practices
The planned organization may not have legal status, but would accept donations and manage funds.
Japan has adopted legislation to introduce to automobile-related laws numerical thresholds for excessive speed and alcohol levels, clarifying where the crime of dangerous driving causing death or injury may be applied.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/31/japan/dangerous-driving-government-legislation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #driving #justiceministry #japanesecourts #death
Legislation adopted to set numerical thresholds for dangerous driving
Application requirements for the crime of dangerous driving are vague under current rules, and many cases have ended with convictions for negligent driving instead.
The Japan Times
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