This episode of Open Secrets investigates Japan’s controversial justice system, where prosecutors win around 99% of the cases they bring to trial. Critics argue that the system is heavily stacked against defendants, with practices that can pressure suspects into confessing. The documentary explores the concept of “hostage justice,” where individuals can be held for extended periods and repeatedly interrogated, often without legal representation. The high-profile case of Carlos Ghosn brought international attention to the issue, raising questions about fairness, due process and the risk of wrongful convictions. Through interviews with those affected, this film examines the reality behind Japan’s justice system and the growing calls for reform. Subscribe to True Lives: https://bit.ly/3dBMxvl This film was first broadcast: 2022 Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel Watch More Documentaries True Lives - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Up Close - youtube.com/@UpCloseITVS Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Taste - https://bit.ly/3OZoDcV Blueprint - https://bit.ly/3ZK5UdD True Lives brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #TrueLives #OpenSecrets #Japan #JusticeSystem #CarlosGhosn #Documentary #WrongfulConvictions #HumanRights #Investigation #TrueStory
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