Japan considers abolishing statute of limitations for attempted murder

A survivor of attempted murder advocates for abolishing the statute of limitations in Japan.

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The 2010 law removed this deadline for serious crimes but not for attempts.

The reform could allow old cases to be prosecuted and deliver justice to victims.

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