JAPAN JUSTICE1.pdf
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- Human Rights Watch sent a letter to the Japanese Ministry of Justice regarding alleged human rights violations in women's prisons in Japan.
- The letter highlights reports of abuse against pregnant prisoners and mothers, verbal and physical abuse of older prisoners, and issues faced by transgender prisoners.
- HRW states that Japan's justice system has legal avenues for suspending sentences, especially for non-violent offenders, but these are not sufficiently used.
- The letter requests the Ministry's response to eight questions to ensure their perspective is reflected in HRW's upcoming report on the topic by August 21, 2023.
JAPAN JUSTICE1.pdf
- 1. 77 HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH | NOVEMBER 2023 Appendix I: Human Rights Watch Letter to Ministry of Justice
- 2. “THEY DON’T TREAT US LIKE HUMAN BEINGS” 78
- 3. 79 HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH | NOVEMBER 2023