JER | Japan's Elephant in the RoomViolation of Human Rights in JapanIn 2022, the world turned its attention to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Jun 8, 2023Jun 8, 2023
JER | Japan's Elephant in the RoomShining a Light on the Double Standards Applied to Japanese Police CrimesWhen you think of Japan, what comes to mind? Do you imagine a country that’s mostly crime-free, that enjoys political stability, and where…Jun 2, 2023Jun 2, 2023
JER | Japan's Elephant in the RoomMedia Crimes in JapanEdward Snowden, who was involved in the intelligence activities of the U.S. federal government through his work for the National Security…May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
JER | Japan's Elephant in the RoomExcessive Punishment for Citizens Only in JapanWhen an ordinary citizen is suspected of a crime, the treatment that follows is completely different from that for a public official, such…May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
JER | Japan's Elephant in the RoomA Series of Deaths Involving Ordinary CitizensIn Japan, where the police are supposed to protect citizens, there have been numerous cases of innocent people being hurt by the actions of…May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
JER | Japan's Elephant in the RoomProsecutorial Misconduct in JapanThe police are the investigative agency that gathers evidence and brings criminals to justice. Prosecutors, while also members of an…May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
JER | Japan's Elephant in the RoomFramed by a false accusationThe full story of the incident that cost a young man his life and how chronic judicial misconduct contributed to his deathMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023
JER | Japan's Elephant in the RoomCovering Up of Police Sex CrimesCompared with traffic accidents and embezzlement, sex crimes by police officers are even more shrouded in mystery, showing unmistakable…Apr 15, 2023Apr 15, 2023
JER | Japan's Elephant in the RoomPolice Crimes and Collusive JusticeCourts are supposed to be impartial institutions. It is the police, prosecutors, and judges, not the general public, to whom it falls to…Apr 6, 2023Apr 6, 2023
JER | Japan's Elephant in the RoomHostage Justice in JapanYou may have heard the expression “hostage justice”. It’s often used when referring to Japanese justice and perfectly encapsulates a…Mar 31, 2023Mar 31, 2023