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The Constitution of Japan

37

CHAPTER III

Jurisdiction
Japan
Provision
37
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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Article 37. In all criminal cases the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial tribunal. He shall be permitted full opportunity to examine all witnesses, and he shall have the right of compulsory process for obtaining witnesses on his behalf at public expense. At all times the accused shall have the assistance of competent counsel who shall, if the accused is unable to secure the same by his own efforts, be assigned to his use by the State.

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

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