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Administrative Procedure Act (Japan)

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The Administrative Procedure Act (行政手続法, Gyōsei tetsuzuki-hō), enacted in 1993, governs general functions of government agencies in Japan.

Chapters

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  1. General Provisions
  2. Dispositions Upon Applications: Requires administrative agencies to implement concrete standards of review and indicate processing times for applications.
  3. Adverse Dispositions: Establishes procedures and evidentiary standards for hearings and rulings.
  4. Administrative Guidance: Establishes regulations for non-dispositive advice conducted by the government.
  5. Notifications
  6. Public Comment Procedure, Etc.

Exclusions

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A number of government activities are excluded from the Act. These include:

  • Diet, judicial and prosecutorial activities
  • Law enforcement
  • Tax and securities regulation
  • Prisons
  • Schools
  • Immigration control
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