U.N. rights expert challenges Japan gov't defense of "conspiracy" law

U.N. rights expert challenges Japan gov't defense of "conspiracy" law

Joseph Cannataci, the U.N. special rapporteur on the right to privacy, seen in this file photo, has challenged the Japanese government's defense of contentious legislation that criminalizes the planning of serious crimes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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