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Japan Criminal Justice System

Christopher Martin

Helms School of Government, Liberty University

Author Note

Christopher Martin

I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Christopher Martin.

Email: cmartin80@liberty.edu

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Abstract

rituals. It is also well recognized as the birthplace of Sushi, which is one of the most popular and

distinctive artworks and poems in the world. Japanese social, political, and industrial institutions

will be examined in this task to show the student's understanding of the country. A crime Mr.

justice system.

Keywords: Japan, Crime, Criminal Justice System, Justice

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Country Study

Japan's demographic a completely homogenous civilization (Columbia University, n.d.).

comfortable working and interacting with their family members and friends. They feel more

secure when they are mostly surrounded by others who are similar to themselves. In Japan, it is

people are also religious, with Buddhism and Shinto serving as their principal religions. As a

result, the Japanese place the most importance on their society, as they perform the majority of

their responsibilities and activities as a group.

Economy

With a robust economy on a global scale, Japan is one of the most developed nations on

the planet. Numerous hardworking employees, as well as an abundance of professionals with

advanced degrees, make up its staff. Approximately 74 percent of economic freedom is found in

Japan, as per the 2021 Index of Economic Freedom. Located in the Asian-Pacific area, it is the

6th most populous nation and its overall economic score above the regional norms. There are

various trade agreements between Japan and other countries (The Heritage Foundation, 2021).

The number of interest-free loans to small and medium-sized businesses hit by the epidemic has

also increased, providing them with a chance to re-establish themselves and develop once again.

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In addition, the nation has a low unemployment rate of roughly 2.3 percent, which makes it a

The United States places a high priority on its partnership with Japan and considers it to

this relationship has developed out of a shared desire for basic stability and prosperity (State,

2020). The alliances that the two countries have formed are based on fundamental values, such as

nations are also working together to promote and extend integrity in information technology

supply chains, as well as to ensure seamless and secure transactions using more modern

information technologies like as 5G networks. As a result, Japan's support for the United States

has revolved around the country's development and expansion.

The fact that Japan has the lowest homicide rate indicates that the country's legal system

is thorough and effective. A positive connection exists between the Japanese government and the

judicial system as a result of government policies and actions ensuring that the justice system is

reasonable and fair with Japan's values (Kobayashi, 2020). It also assures that all judicial

activities are democratic and peaceful in nature, as determined by the government. As part of the

country's centralized government, the judicial system is based on arbitral proceedings, Asian

models, cultural aversion to legal proceedings, and Anglo-American principles. It is the same as

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any other system in that it involves trials and hearings in court as well as criminal prosecutions

Japan is now the only Asian country that confronts the fewest transnational dangers,

is also the only Asian country that also has the fewest transnational threats, such as terrorism and

religious friction. North Korea, which does has a large number of Korean population, has shown

Senkaku Island issue, which is a battle between China and Japan, is one of the territorial

problems that Japan is dealing with. Earthquakes, which put the lives of their citizens in peril, are

another global concern that Japan and other Asian nations are dealing with, according to

Brookings (2014).

The foundation of Japanese law is codified law, which is a mix of the constitution and

five laws that are vital to the country's legal system. Civil procedures, criminal procedures, and

commercial procedures are all covered by these regulations. It also includes the legislative core,

which consists of various courts that are responsible for considering matters of varying severity.

It is the rule of criminal law that a person charged with a crime will always be presumed

innocent unless and until they are found guilty by the court of law. The defendant will always be

granted some degree of benefit of the doubt in the eyes of the law. They pay attention to their

assertions and explain their actions by claiming to be innocent of the charges against themselves.

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Because of this, it is reasonable to assert that civil law is the foundation of the criminal justice

any serious prejudice or discrimination there since he felt that the United States and Japan had a

positive bilateral connection (Oishi & Hamanda, 2019). As an aggressive man, Mr. Alex often

class and came across a group of Japanese graffiti artists painting his new vehicle and demanding

that he return to his own country. The only way Alex could get away from the constant barrage of

insults was to get into his vehicle and go home, but someone shoved him to the ground, and he

fell. As his rage grew, Alex was unable to contain it and began fighting with the people on the

streets of London. Alex was injured, but he was able to injure around three persons from the

crowd, and the area was quickly swarmed by police officers within minutes of the incident. One

member of the audience had reported him to the authorities, stating that he had attacked three

persons and caused them bodily injury. Alex, according to this individual, tried to murder them

as well. Alex was completely oblivious of how much he had done and whether or not anybody

had filmed the encounter.

Fighting is considered an attack on the victim in Japan unless such fight occurs in the

course of self-defense. Japanese laws primarily permit the military to fight in self-defense;

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however, there are no regulations allowing people to engage in combat with one another, even as

from articles one to three. Japan's domestic violence laws also prohibit any sort of domestic

offense in Japan, according to Article 222 of the country's constitution. Article 6 of the

Constitution prohibits a person from causing property harm to another person as a result of

Following a lengthy struggle to remove Mr. Alex from his opponents, the police officers

inquired as to what had transpired in the battle. Mr. Alex was taken into police custody after the

authorities explained to him why they would be taking him away from his residence. The

authorities also asked that he maintain silence and composure, warning him that his words and

actions may be used against him in court over the course of his case's proceedings. A fair and

non-violent interrogation method was followed, and Alex was shown the videotape of the whole

incident throughout. In order to understand what had happened and why he had been obliged to

injure the three persons who were participating in the brawl, he was asked to explain himself. A

public defender or an attorney of his choice was available to him, as long as there was no way for

him to pay for one. When Alex realized the police officers were baffled by the whole episode, he

went into detail and requested a lawyer be summoned.

Detention

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In order to ensure that Alex's immigration documentation was in order, the police officers

background to see whether he had been convicted of any charges in the United States before

the victim or the perpetrator in this instance, the detention procedure would take longer than

expected. A few days passed before Alex was taken into jail for a hearing in connection with the

citizens as well as making verbal threats against them. Despite the fact that it was not yet evident

whether he acted in self-defense or out of rage, his actions were captured on video, including

how he physically beat up the persons who had shoved him. The three individuals were

additionally charged with racial discrimination and property damage as a result of their alleged

participation in the prejudice. An attorney discussed the situation from Alex's point of view, and

select members of the public were invited to the courtroom to see the proceedings. The video

footage was also provided to the judge and was played in the courtroom for the benefit of the

jury and other witnesses. The footage revealed how Alex's vehicle was smashed by the three

men, how they shoved him, and how he fought back and yelled at them. Because of this, the

judge and jury ruled that Alex's fight was a kind of self-defense, although he should have phoned

the police instead of engaging in a fight. After deliberating, the judges and jurors determined that

he would either serve six months in jail or pay 500 000 Japanese Yen in compensation for the

medical expenditures of the three men. The three men also received their sentences, which

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included a fine to compensate Alex for the automobile damage as well as a one-year prison

the three gentlemen, while the men were sentenced to prison and were also awarded a

Japan's Criminal Justice System's Efficiency

As a result of its efforts to hear all sides of the story and apply the laws in an equitable

many residents in Japan place their faith in them to enforce the law and preserve order in all

areas of the country. It was the officer's quick thinking that enabled them to get to the site before

additional harm was done. Furthermore, Japan's criminal justice system is quite effective. When

it came to ensuring that all parties received equal justice, the court used the proper procedures

and channels to guarantee that any faults were addressed and penalized as necessary. When it

came to the courtroom and the detention process, the whole criminal justice system did not

accept any disparity or prejudice, making it dependable and efficient for the protection of all

people, Japanese and non-Japanese alike.

Detention of Alex from a Human Rights Viewpoint

Despite the fact that Japan is not particularly welcoming to newcomers, the legal system

tries its utmost to guarantee that everyone, regardless of immigration status, is treated equally

and fairly. He was granted the right to counsel, and he was treated fairly and sentenced for the

offenses he did. All human rights were appropriately applied in her case (Jung & Bae, 2020). As