The sister of a former death row inmate is calling for complete evidence disclosure by prosecutors as Japan reviews its retrial system. A bill under consideration would restrict such disclosures.
The sister of former death row inmate Iwao Hakamata has requested full access to evidence held by prosecutors. This request occurs during an ongoing review of Japan's retrial procedures. A bill now under consideration would narrow the range of evidence that must be disclosed. The measure would also require that the defense receive no list of available evidence. The call highlights concerns over evidence handling in retrial cases linked to Shizuoka.