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[[Japan]] has what many consider to be the world's strictest [[gun control]] laws, and the idea that Japanese gun laws should serve as model for other nations is often put forward. However, although gun related crime in Japan is lower than elsewhere, such reasoning ignores many other factors, which at the end of the day leave a fairly unpersuasive argument.
Many people cite the Japanese example, without understanding exactly what the law is, how it is implemented and enforced, as well as the culture within the country towards both gun ownership and authority. Although crime figures, especially gun-related crimes, are lower in Japan than many other places, it comes at a cost to the civilian population. This cost can be broadly summarised as a combination between increased police monitoring and reduced civil liberties.
In January 2008, then-Prime Minister Yasuo Fu<i></i>kuda of Japan's ruling conservative [[Liberal Democratic Party of Japan|LDP]], in response to an increase in violent crimes committed by minors and organised crime (''bouryokudan'' 暴力団), has called for rewriting the constitution to include even tighter firearms control measures.<ref>"LDP's platform to call for a new Constitution"; http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20070524a3.html.</ref>
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Many people cite the Japanese example, without understanding exactly what the law is, how it is implemented and enforced, as well as the culture within the country towards both gun ownership and authority. Although crime figures, especially gun-related crimes, are lower in Japan than many other places, it comes at a cost to the civilian population. This cost can be broadly summarised as a combination between increased police monitoring and reduced civil liberties.
In January 2008, then-Prime Minister Yasuo Fu<i></i>kuda of Japan's ruling conservative [[Liberal Democratic Party of Japan|LDP]], in response to an increase in violent crimes committed by minors and organised crime (''bouryokudan'' 暴力団), has called for rewriting the constitution to include even tighter firearms control measures.<ref>"LDP's platform to call for a new Constitution"; http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20070524a3.html.</ref>
==References==
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