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Japan's 19-year-old man receives death sentence for a crime committed as a minor, marking the first such verdict since the country lowered the legal age of adulthood to 18 in April 2022. The UN Committee against Torture has criticized Japan for the psychological strain on inmates and their families.
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How might this verdict impact the ongoing debate on the age of majority and its implications for society?
In what ways does Japan's use of hanging as a method of execution contrast with other countries' approaches to capital punishment?
What measures can be taken to address the psychological strain on inmates and their families in Japan's criminal justice system?
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