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

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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