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Penal Code Changes Allow More Flexible Approach to Inmates; Marks Shift to Rehabilitation, Preventing New Offenses

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By Masanori Yamashita and Mari Kashiwagi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

16:54 JST, May 29, 2025

Changes in the Penal Code’s sentencing categories — the first since the law was established in 1907 — mark a significant shift toward a more flexible system with a greater focus on rehabilitation and preventing recidivism after an inmate is released.

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