Understanding the Illegality and Independence of Administrative Actions: A Comprehensive Guide
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Understanding the Illegality and Independence of Administrative Actions: A Comprehensive Guide

Question from a reader:
This is a question regarding the law. When administrative actions are carried out consecutively, are the earlier and later administrative actions treated as separate entities, meaning that the legality of each administrative action is judged independently? Is my understanding correct?

On the Legality of Administrative Actions and Their Independence

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How to Stand Up Against Court Corruption and the Importance of Seeking Justice
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How to Stand Up Against Court Corruption and the Importance of Seeking Justice

Question from a reader:
Despite repeatedly asking the court to stop the misconduct, they are proceeding with an unfair trial, saying, “It’s the rule.” Isn’t this response from the court itself a form of misconduct? How can we correct the actions of the court, which seems to be using the trial to cover up its own wrongdoing?

Confronting Court Misconduct

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Legal Basis and Privacy Rights of Wearable Cameras in Police Questioning
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Legal Basis and Privacy Rights of Wearable Cameras in Police Questioning

Question from a reader:
I heard that the police have started using wearable cameras during stop-and-frisk encounters. However, the Supreme Court has ruled that filming private individuals constitutes a violation of portrait rights unless they are committing a crime or have recently committed one. What legal basis does the police have for filming in this context? Is it necessary to obtain

Understanding the Legality of Credit Reporting Agencies and Personal Information Disclosure
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Understanding the Legality of Credit Reporting Agencies and Personal Information Disclosure

Question from a reader:
Is it legal for credit reporting agencies to store other people’s personal information and disclose it to other companies? Also, is it possible for financial institutions that have not done so in the past to revise their personal information protection policies and disclose borrowing amounts, etc.?

About Credit Reporting Agencies and the Handling of Personal Information

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Understanding the Importance of Mortgage Cancellation and Registration After Debt Settlement
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Understanding the Importance of Mortgage Cancellation and Registration After Debt Settlement

Question from a reader:
If I fully repay my debt, does the mortgage automatically disappear? I found out that the mortgage does not disappear and that a “mortgage cancellation registration” is necessary. What is the reason for this procedure? Are there other rights that also require cancellation registration?

Considering the Disappearance of Mortgages After Debt Repayment

When a debt is fully repaid,

The Importance and Challenges of Coexistence with Foreigners in Japan: A Comprehensive Analysis
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The Importance and Challenges of Coexistence with Foreigners in Japan: A Comprehensive Analysis

Question from a reader:
Should Japan coexist with foreigners? Should only those who have legally immigrated be accepted, or should we also consider illegal immigrants? I’m struggling with this question. Please share your thoughts on how we should approach this issue.

Reflections on Coexisting with Foreigners

Coexisting with foreigners in Japan is a very complex theme. Recently, this topic has appeared more

Understanding the Legal Implications and Citizen Responsibilities When Reporting Police Traffic Violations
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Understanding the Legal Implications and Citizen Responsibilities When Reporting Police Traffic Violations

Question from a reader:
Recently, I’ve been seeing short videos of police cars committing traffic violations. In the comments section, there are many opinions like “They should pay their fines properly” and “They should be penalized,” but if someone actually spots a police car violating the law and reports it to the police, will the police end up penalizing themselves?

Traffic

Understanding Risks of Sexual Assault and Retaliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Friends
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Understanding Risks of Sexual Assault and Retaliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Friends

Question from a reader:
I recently heard that a friend of mine was a victim of sexual assault. The perpetrator was a high school teacher, and my friend was invited to dinner after graduation. Since my friend decided to go to the police, I also spoke during the questioning. During that time, I was told that my name might be known