Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Japanese death row inmates sue over last-minute notice

Japan

TOKYO: Two death row inmates are suing Japan’s government over a system notifying prisoners of their execution just hours beforehand, arguing it causes psychological distress. Japan, where over 100 inmates await execution, is one of the few developed nations that still has the death penalty. Executions are usually implemented long after sentencing, always by hanging. … Read more