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Challenges in Japan’s Criminal and Civil Law Systems: New Proposals for Victim Support
Question from a reader:
I have questions about Japan’s criminal law and civil system. It feels like there is leniency regarding debt and payment ability; why is that? For example, in a hit-and-run accident where someone was injured, the perpetrator only goes to prison, and actual payments have stopped. Even though the court recognized the debt repayment, the other party is
