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Letter of Request Seeking the Abolition of the Death Penalty System
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June 24, 2024
Japan Federation of Bar Associations
The Japan Federation of Bar Associations compiled the "Letter of Request regarding the Death Penalty System, including its Abolition" and submitted it to Mr. Ryuji Koizumi, the Minister of Justice, on June 24, 2024.
Main Points of Request
1. Enacting legislation to abolish the death penalty system.
2. Placing a moratorium on executions until the death penalty system is abolished.