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162: Things just got a bit tougher for asylum-seekers in Japan

Deep Dive from The Japan Times

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The New Law Sets a Limit of Two Asylum Requests to Down From Unlimited

Japan's new law now sets a limit of two asylum requests to down from unlimited. If both requests are rejected, the authorities can deport asylum seeker back to their home country. However, there is a possibility for a third request if the seeker has a reasonable cause. Japan allows people in on humanitarian grounds without calling them refugees.

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