WS More or Less: Japans 99% Conviction Rate
The fugitive former Nissan boss, Carlos Ghosn, has raised questions about justice in Japan. The government in Tokyo has defended its system, where 99% of prosecutions lead to conviction. Prof Colin Jones, from Doshisha Law School in Kyoto, explains what's behind this seemingly shocking statistic. And a listener asks if it\u2019s true Canada\u2019s is roughly the same. Toronto lawyer Kim Schofield sets them straight.