WS More or Less: Japan’s 99% Conviction Rate
Publisher |
BBC
Media Type |
audio
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Publication Date |
Jan 18, 2020
Episode Duration |
00:08:58
The fugitive former Nissan boss, Carlos Ghosn, has raised questions about justice in Japan. The government in Tokyo has defended its system, where 99% of prosecutions lead to conviction. Prof Colin Jones, from Doshisha Law School in Kyoto, explains what's behind this seemingly shocking statistic. And a listener asks if it’s true Canada’s is roughly the same. Toronto lawyer Kim Schofield sets them straight.

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