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Expert Witnesses Call for Changes to Retrial Reform Legislation

26 Haziran 2026Japan Times

Expert witnesses are calling for amendments to a proposed bill aimed at revising the Code of Criminal Procedure in Japan. The current bill restricts the types of evidence that courts can require public prosecutors to present during retrial appeals.
This limitation raises concerns about the fairness and thoroughness of the retrial process.
In Japan, the Code of Criminal Procedure governs the legal framework for criminal trials and appeals. Recent discussions around reform have sparked debates among legal experts regarding the balance between expediting legal processes and ensuring comprehensive evaluations of evidence in retrials.
The proposed amendments to the retrial reform bill highlight a critical tension between judicial efficiency and the pursuit of justice. By narrowing the evidence scope, the bill risks undermining the integrity of the retrial system, potentially leading to wrongful convictions being upheld.

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