Japan鈥檚 99% conviction rate
Quantifying justice in Japan, with Tim Harford
The fugitive former Nissan boss, Carlos Ghosn, has raised questions about justice in Japan. The government in Tokyo has defended its system, where 99% of prosecutions lead to conviction. Prof Colin Jones, from Doshisha Law School in Kyoto, explains what's behind this seemingly shocking statistic. And a listener asks if it鈥檚 true Canada鈥檚 is roughly the same. Toronto lawyer Kim Schofield sets them straight.
(a news screen displays a sketch of former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn in the courtroom in Tokyo. Credit: Behrouz Mehri/Getty Images)
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