Scope of new conspiracy bill reined in, targets fewer crimes: source

Scope of new conspiracy bill reined in, targets fewer crimes: source

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga attends a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 17, 2017. On a contentious terrorism conspiracy bill which may apply to civic groups, Suga said, "We can't protect the public's safety or peace of mind if we don't make (the bill) applicable to groups that have turned into those that commit crimes." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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