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The Constitution of Japan

50

CHAPTER IV

Jurisdiction
Japan
Provision
50
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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Article 50. Except in cases provided by law, members of both Houses shall be exempt from apprehension while the Diet is in session, and any members apprehended before the opening of the session shall be freed during the term of the session upon demand of the House.

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The Constitution of Japan · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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