Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Japan's Flag Desecration Bill Threatens Rights
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Teppei Kasai, senior program officer in the Asia Division:
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Japan's Flag Desecration Bill Threatens Rights
Lawmakers Should Reject Bill that Would Violate Freedom of Expression
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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), along with its coalition partner Japan Innovation Party and the opposition Democratic Party f . . .
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Japan's Flag Desecration Bill Threatens Rights
Lawmakers Should Reject Bill that Would Violate Freedom of Expression
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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), along with its coalition partner Japan Innovation Party and the opposition Democratic Party f . . .