The Japan Times
Retrial and wrongful conviction experts have released a joint statement opposing a Japanese government council's controversial proposal to reform the retrial system. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/07/japan/crime-legal/japan-retrial-system-reform-opposition/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #japanesecourts #justiceministry #falseconvictions #ldp
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.

The Japan Times
Apr 7 at 5:01amBuffer