criminal justice system

home of the yakuza… and hundreds of old men

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With its glass facade and portico, Fuchū Prison could be mistaken for a local government office. Inside, visitors enter an airy reception area where a banner expresses support for the local soccer team, FC Tokyo. But step through a heavy, guarded door and you’ll see that this is unmistakably a prison. Within its walls are … Read more

India is pushing ahead with its biggest reforms to its criminal code in 150 years, while the opposition is in abeyance

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ministers attend winter session at new Parliament House (EPA) building India’s parliament has introduced the biggest changes to the country’s criminal justice system in 150 years, at a time when a large majority of opposition MPs were suspended from the lower house. The package of reforms replaces India’s Penal … Read more