Moves to Revive Imperial Lese Majesty of Imperial Japan Era in Japan

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  1. 1. summary

    The Mainichi Shimbun reported that voices are growing among conservative lawmakers calling for the prevention of defamation against “patrilineal male” members of the imperial family who could become adopted heirs following the revision of the Imperial House Law, and that momentum is building for related legal adjustments.

    Concerns are being raised that this may revive the “Imperial Lese Majesty” law, which disappeared after Japan’s defeat in World War II.

    2. How is this related to the sub

    (1) Free Speech: As the public criticism of the government on the male-only succession law in Japan grows, LDP moves to criminalize criticism.

    3. My opinion

    https://preview.redd.it/q4x5i5mkctkh1.jpeg?width=270&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2331849d68ded89f29d7fa58694687dcdc5a1432

    Right-wingers always whine about free speech but when they face criticism….they criminalize it.

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