The rule of law in Japan : a comparative analysis / Carl F. Goodman.
2017
KNX2020 .G66 2017 (Mapit)
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Title
The rule of law in Japan : a comparative analysis / Carl F. Goodman.
Edition
Fourth revised edition.
Imprint
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands : Wolters Kluwer, [2017]
Copyright
©2017.
Description
xxiii, 512 pages ; 25 cm
Formatted Contents Note
Introduction
Foundations of the legal system
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.
Foundations of the legal system
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.
Note
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.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Location
STA
Call Number
KNX2020 .G66 2017
Language
English
ISBN
9789041186669 alkaline paper
9041186662 alkaline paper
9041186662 alkaline paper
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