Constitutional Law

A collection of 12 posts
Slide summary: Constitutional and privacy challenges to Japan’s DBS Law—Article 13 proportionality, due-process safeguards, business risks
Constitutional Law

Constitutional Challenges on the Horizon? Privacy Concerns Surrounding Japan's DBS Law

TL;DR: Critics say Japan’s DBS Law risks over-collection and indefinite storage of criminal records, potentially violating Article 13 privacy rights. Constitutional challenges will likely hinge on proportionality, purpose limitation, and due-process safeguards. Businesses should prepare for stricter data-handling obligations and possible injunction scenarios. Table of Contents 1. Introduction:
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One‑slide summary showing Japan Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on pension cuts: elimination of 2.5 % special‑measure level, rationale of fiscal sustainability and inter‑generational fairness.
Case Summary

Japan Supreme Court 2023 Pension‑Cut Ruling: Balancing Sustainability and Recipient Rights

TL;DR * In December 2023 Japan’s Supreme Court upheld the 2012 law phasing out a 2.5 % “special‑measure” pension surplus. * The Court applied the Horiki standard: legislation is invalid only if “markedly irrational.” * Key justifications: inter‑generational fairness, fiscal sustainability, and restoring the macro‑economic slide. * Challenges based
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