Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag
- Critics claim the latest element in PM Takaichi’s conservative drive threatens free speech and invites political abuse.
- The push by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to protect the Japanese flag is part of her drive to reassert traditional patriotism (File: AP)Japan’s parliament has enacted a controversial law introducing criminal penalties for desecrating the national flag.
- The passage of the legislation on Friday is part of an ongoing drive by staunchly conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to promote traditional patriotism and correct what her supporters call a “wrong” legal double standard.
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- Critics claim the latest element in PM Takaichi’s conservative drive threatens free speech and invites political abuse.
- The push by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to protect the Japanese flag is part of her drive to reassert traditional patriotism (File: AP)Japan’s parliament has enacted a controversial law introducing criminal penalties for desecrating the national flag.
- The passage of the legislation on Friday is part of an ongoing drive by staunchly conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to promote traditional patriotism and correct what her supporters call a “wrong” legal double standard.
Sources: Al Jazeera