
162: Things just got a bit tougher for asylum-seekers in Japan
Deep Dive from The Japan Times
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The Impact of the Wishma Case on Japan's Immigration Reform
Japan tried to pass a similar version of the immigration reform in 2021, but because of Wishma's case, they had to shelve it. The law enables the temporary release of asylum seekers under the supervision of a caretaker. It also stipulates that inspectors in charge of assessing asylum requests need to undergo some proper training.
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