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Japan: Rights at risk with flag desecration law, lack of oversight on the new intelligence body and planned anti-espionage laws

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (647+ words) DATE POSTED: 10.09.2026 In recent months, Japan adopted a flag desecration law that violates the right to freedom of expression. There are concerns around powers of the new national intelligence body, plans for anti-espionage laws and to allow warrantless communications interception....