Japan's lower house passes "conspiracy bill" amid civil rights concerns

Japan's lower house passes "conspiracy bill" amid civil rights concerns

Demonstrators raise their voice around the parliamentary buildings in Tokyo on May 23, 2017, against a controversial bill to penalize the planning of serious crimes. The House of Representatives passed the bill with a majority vote by the ruling parties, despite protests by opposition parties and civil groups that fear it could lead to abuses of power by law enforcement authorities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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