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This episode of Open Secrets investigates Japan’s controversial justice system, where prosecutors win around 99% of the cases they bring to trial. Critics argue that the system is heavily stacked against defendants, with practices that can pressure suspects into confessing.
The documentary explores the concept of “hostage justice,” where individuals can be held for extended periods and repeatedly interrogated, often without legal representation. The high-profile case of Carlos Ghosn brought international attention to the issue, raising questions about fairness, due process and the risk of wrongful convictions.
Through interviews with those affected, this film examines the reality behind Japan’s justice system and the growing calls for reform.
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This episode of Open Secrets investigates Japan’s controversial justice system, where prosecutors win around 99% of the cases they bring to trial. Critics argue that the system is heavily stacked against defendants, with practices that can pressure suspects into confessing.
The documentary explores the concept of “hostage justice,” where individuals can be held for extended periods and repeatedly interrogated, often without legal representation. The high-profile case of Carlos Ghosn brought international attention to the issue, raising questions about fairness, due process and the risk of wrongful convictions.
Through interviews with those affected, this film examines the reality behind Japan’s justice system and the growing calls for reform.
Subscribe to True Lives: bit.ly/3dBMxvl
This film was first broadcast: 2022
Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel
Watch More Documentaries
True Lives - bit.ly/3A8xRMJ
Up Close - youtube.com/@UpCloseITVS
Our History - bit.ly/3rUpdhL
Our World - bit.ly/3ftuckM
Our Stories - bit.ly/3ynfFyk
Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV
Blueprint - bit.ly/3ZK5UdD
True Lives brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform.
Content distributed by ITV Studios.
#TrueLives #OpenSecrets #Japan #JusticeSystem #CarlosGhosn #Documentary #WrongfulConvictions #HumanRights #Investigation #TrueStory
