Japanese Adversary System in Context Controversies and Comparisons

The Japanese legal system is at a crossroads. The contributors to this book explore the most important features of the adversary process as it works in the Japanese criminal justice system. Topics include the right to remain silent, wire tapping, the role of defense counsel, plea bargaining, the power of prosecutors, juvenile justice and judicial independence. Many of the essays seek comparison with practices in Anglo-American countries.Miyazawa, Setsuo is the author of 'Japanese Adversary System in Context Controversies and Comparisons' with ISBN 9780333920602 and ISBN 0333920600.