How is the system of criminal procedure in Japan structured, how is the procedure expected to advance, what roles are to be taken by each of the players involved in the process, and how, in reality, is the system functioning at the moment? This is the English edition of the reputable standard for learners "Nyūmon Keiji Tetsuzuki Hō," which presents a general description of the basic structure and the function of criminal procedure in Japan. The first edition of the original text was published in September 1995, and subsequent editions have been published (every few years) in response to institutional reforms, amendments to the law, developments in judicial decisions and practice, and changes in enforcement of the law; having acquired serious readers over time. The English edition is based on the Japanese 7th edition published in March 2017 with certain modifications made to refer to important cases or legislations issued/came into force after the publication of the 7th edition. 外国人に日本の刑事手続の制度・運用を説明するための手引きとして、スマホの中に必携の1冊です。 Chapter 1: Investigative Criminal Procedure Chapter 2: Prosecution Chapter 3: Trial Chapter 4: Rules of Evidence Chapter 5: Court Decisions Chapter 6: Appeals Chapter 7: Remedies After Judgment Has Become Final Chapter 8: Special Procedures Examples of Formats Table of Cases Table of Statutes and Rules Glossary