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Does Japan have the right to remain silent?
This article explores the question of whether Japan has the right to remain silent. It looks at how the Japanese legal system works and what rights are afforded to individuals when it comes to remaining silent. Although there is no explicit constitutional protection for those who choose not answer questions posed by police officers during interrogations, there is some legal protection afforded under Article 38 of the JCC which states that “No person shall be compelled against his will...to testify concerning himself”; this means that individuals cannot be forced into confessing against their will if they do not wish too but it does not guarantee any other form of protection such as remaining silent during questioning. Foreigners living in Japan may find themselves at risk due to language barriers or cultural differences, so it is important for them to understand their rights under Japanese law in order to protect themselves from potential legal repercussions.
