Statute of limitations for murder abolished

Statute of limitations for murder abolished

TOKYO, Japan - Kenji Kobayashi (right in middle row) wipes tears from his eyes in the House of Representatives in Tokyo on April 27, 2010, after parliament enacts a legal revision to abolish the statute of limitations for murder. Kobayashi, whose daughter was murdered, is a key member of a group representing the families of murder victims. (Kyodo)

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