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Conspiracy law takes effect amid concerns

音声ダウンロード

A law penalizing the planning of a range of crimes took effect July 11, with the government insisting that it will help thwart terrorism even as concerns linger among the public that enhanced police power could lead to the suppression of civil liberties.

Under the law, terrorist groups or other criminal organizations will be punished for planning and preparing to commit any of 277 kinds of crimes.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government framed the law as essential for tackling terrorism ahead of the 2020 Games. (Kyodo)

「共謀罪」法が施行

犯罪を計画段階で処罰する「共謀罪」の趣旨を盛り込んだ改正組織犯罪処罰法が7月11日、施行された。市民の思想・表現の自由が侵害される懸念は払拭されていない。

The Japan Times ST: July 21, 2017