The Constitution of Japan
36
CHAPTER III
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- Provision
- 36
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 36. The infliction of torture by any public officer and cruel punishments are absolutely forbidden.
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The Constitution of Japan · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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