Conclusion. Unifying factors -- Constitutional ideology -- The legal profession -- The judiciary -- Treaties -- Freedom of expression -- Equality and issues of discrimination -- Family law and issues of modern science that affect the family -- Renunciation of war : military power and responsibility -- Separation of church and state -- Contracts -- Corporate matters -- Civil litigation -- Conflict of laws -- Criminal law -- Administrative law -- Unifying factors -- Conclusion.
Summary:
The Rule of Law in Japan: A Comparative Analysis' systematically compares US and Japanese law across all major fields of legal practice taking into account their different civil/common law approaches and the unique history of modern Japanese law. This fourth revised edition updates the work with the continuing dramatic changes in Japan?s legal system, including changes in criminal trials, disclosures to defense counsel of evidence to be used by the prosecution, the increasing use of recordings of interrogation sessions, and the impact of the indigenous movement for judicial reform.
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