Understanding Self-Defense and Assault Charges in Random Stabbing Incidents
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Understanding Self-Defense and Assault Charges in Random Stabbing Incidents

Question from a reader:
I have heard that in Japan, if a bystander restrains a perpetrator during a random stabbing incident and injures them, they could be charged with assault. Is this true?

The Relationship Between Random Stabbing Incidents and Assault Charges

Recently, random stabbing incidents have been occurring frequently in Japan. Among these, I have heard that when ordinary citizens attempt

Effective Strategies for Handling Conflicts in Restaurants and Key Legal Risk Management Tips
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Effective Strategies for Handling Conflicts in Restaurants and Key Legal Risk Management Tips

Question from a reader:
I work in a restaurant, and I’m struggling with how to handle a situation if customers start fighting each other. Specifically, should I call the police, immediately process their bill and send them home, or is it correct to pretend I didn’t see anything? Which is the right answer? If there are other options, I would like