Act Amending the Code of Criminal Procedure
刑事訴訟法の一部を改正する法律
Published: 2026-07-24 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-20
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Summary
Act No. 67 of 2026 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure (Act No. 131 of 1948). The listing records a promulgation date of 2026-07-24 and an effective date of 2026-10-20, but does not describe the substantive amendments.
Business Impact
Persons involved in criminal proceedings may be affected by changes to criminal procedure, but the listing does not identify the provisions changed or their practical effects.
Recommended Action
Reviewing the official Japanese text could clarify the amended procedural provisions and any transitional arrangements associated with the stated effective date.
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- 2026-07-24 — Promulgated (statute recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-13 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-20 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source