The Culture of Capital Punishment in Japan

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Examining capital punishment in Japan and the United States, this book highlights both similarities and significant differences in their systems. It delves into aspects such as capital jurisprudence, execution methods, secrecy surrounding death penalty processes, and institutional measures against wrongful convictions. The author also addresses the roles of citizen preferences and the perspectives of victims and survivors in shaping punishment systems, providing a nuanced understanding of the ultimate criminal penalty within democratic contexts.