The Japan Times
Members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have voiced opposition to a draft bill that would continue to allow prosecutors to file appeals over retrials. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/04/japan/politics/ldp-retrial-system-reform-bill-oppose/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #japanesecourts
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.

The Japan Times
Apr 4 at 9:02pmBuffer