"Conspiracy" law enacted to punish planning of crimes

"Conspiracy" law enacted to punish planning of crimes

Mizuho Fukushima (2nd from R), a Social Democratic Party lawmaker, holds her ballot before voting against a bill to criminalize the planning of serious crimes during an upper house plenary session in Tokyo on June 15, 2017. The legislation has stirred concerns over the suppression of civil liberties and excessive state surveillance. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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