This article relates to Eben's point regarding torture/confession as an element of establishing proof in other law systems.

The focus in on the Japanese practice of obtaining confessions from suspects through various coercive techniques. "Forced signed confessions, still considered the "king of evidence" by Japanese courts, are often the result."

"'Justice' Japanese style", Japan Times

-- TheodoreSmith - 30 Jan 2008

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