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Rough justice in Japan?

A report on justice in Japan, where 99 per cent of those accused are found guilty

A report on justice in Japan, where 99 per cent of those accused are found guilty. Japan has one of the lowest crime rates in the developed world. But behind this reputation lies an extraordinary statistic - ninety nine percent of those accused of breaking laws here are found guilty. Most of those convicted have confessed to the police. The programme reports on attempts being made to reform the justice system.

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26 minutes

成人快手 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project

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