The rule of law in Japan : a comparative analysis / Carl F. Goodman.

Format:

Book

Manuscript

Author/Creator:

Goodman, Carl F., 1937- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rule of law--Japan.

Rule of law.

Rule of law--United States.

United States.

Japan.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 512 pages ; 25 cm

Edition:

Fourth revised edition.

Place of Publication:

Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands : Kluwer Law International, [2017]

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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789041186669

9041186662

OCLC:

987371178

Publisher Number:

99973698871