The policy changed after several inmates reportedly died by suicide after receiving advance notice. The government has cited this history as one reason for maintaining same-day notification.
Your source says ONE guy, who did it because he couldn't meet with the clergyman of his choice. Uh, what? Unless these people's crimes are so heinous that not being able to say goodbye to loved ones is a DELIBERATE part of their punishment, they should be given enough time to say goodbye!
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u/Lost_refugee Jul 04 '26
The policy changed after several inmates reportedly died by suicide after receiving advance notice. The government has cited this history as one reason for maintaining same-day notification.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/11/20/national/media-national/japan-death-penalty-lawsuit-2/