Question from a reader:
Please tell me about violations of the Public Offices Election Act. Is it true that there are almost no penalties even if someone actually violates it? Recently, there have been reports of a political party attempting to induce voting using free vouchers for a host club, and I am curious about what kind of punishment exists for
Question from a reader:
Is it illegal to say online that I voted for the XX party?
Recently, I received a question about whether saying “I voted for the XX party” online constitutes a legal violation. Since I have a keen interest in political and legal topics, I decided to reflect on this
Question from a reader:
I’m curious why the polling station deadline in my town, where I recently moved from the city, is 7 PM. I feel uneasy, perhaps because there’s a strong mayor from the Liberal Democratic Party. Since it’s a rural area, there are no surveillance cameras and filming for YouTube isn’t possible. I’m worried that fraud could occur in
Question from a reader:
I want to know the difference between what is allowed and what is not before an election. I’ve heard that talking with family and friends is not allowed, but is it illegal to consult or learn about the election from my parents? Also, I’m curious about how people used to get information before the internet existed.
Question from a reader:
When conducting a special resolution at a general meeting with 47 members, what conditions are necessary for the resolution? Specifically, what do “more than half of the total regular members” and “two-thirds or more of the voting rights of the total regular members” mean? Additionally, should proxies be taken into consideration?
