Current location:opinions >>
Testimony begins in lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling
opinions6299People have gathered around
IntroductionTOKYO (AP) — A civil lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling opened Monday with emotion ...
TOKYO (AP) — A civil lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling opened Monday with emotional testimony from plaintiffs who said they were constantly stopped and questioned without good reason.
The case, filed in January by three residents of Japan with overseas ancestry, including an American, claims their treatment constitutes discrimination and violates their human rights.
Japan does not have any anti-discrimination law, nor any laws or guidelines aimed at preventing racial profiling, but the government and the police deny they discriminate and say they are just doing their jobs. They have yet to outline the specifics of their arguments, expected in the next session of court in July. A verdict is expected in about a year.
“We are relaying our feelings, our experiences and our views,” said plaintiff Syed Zain, a Japanese citizen of Pakistani descent, speaking to reporters after appearing in Tokyo District Court.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Stellar Sphere news portal”。http://chile.downmusic.org/article-49b699856.html
Related articles
Ricky Stenhouse punching Kyle Busch could lead to suspension
opinionsNORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threw a right hook at Kyle Busch, and suddenly, an ...
【opinions】
Read moreWhat WERE the hidden meanings in Meghan's Nigerian wardrobe and which ones did YOU miss?
opinionsAs far as 'tour'drobes go, the Duchess of Sussex's are always iconic, and during her three-day visit ...
【opinions】
Read moreKate Moss is joined by model daughter Lila, Dua Lipa and Daisy Edgar
opinionsThe Tate Modern welcomed a host of stars on Monday evening as Italian fashion house Gucci opened the ...
【opinions】
Read more
Popular articles
Latest articles
The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos
Takeaways from AP investigation into police training on the risks of handcuffing someone facedown
Unrepentant Jan. 6 rioter Derrick Evans goes up against GOP Rep. Carol Miller in West Virginia
Susan Sarandon, 77, looks effortlessly chic in navy silk co
Jessica Biel CHOPS her long locks into a bob after book signing in Studio City
Paris mayor decries vandalism of a memorial honoring people who rescued Jews in World War II
LINKS
- 10 volumes of The Development History of Marxism published
- Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff
- Tantalize your taste buds with Belt and Road cuisines!
- Lucy Hamilton: Connecting cultures through the power of poetry
- China to launch national survey on cultural relics
- World Heritage in China: Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City
- Uhre, Wagner rally unbeaten Union to 2
- Mets get 2 in 8th to snap scoreless tie and beat Royals 2
- China's Miao embroidery shows at Milan Fashion Week
- The Kings beat the Blazers 121