ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·4 min read·medium
Teenage girl's death puts damning spotlight on 'hostage justice' system in Japan
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Natalie Whiting
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The family of a 16-year-old girl who died after being detained by Japanese police is alleging that Japan's 'hostage justice' system contributed to her trauma and death. The case has sparked calls for legal reform from government officials who criticize the country's high conviction rates.
Teenage girl's death puts damning spotlight on 'hostage justice' system in Japan By North Asia correspondent Natalie Whiting and Akane Saiki in Tokyo Topic: Law, Crime and Justice
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