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Japan Expands Free Legal Consultation Service for Citizens Abroad
WHY IT MATTERS
This expansion will provide Japanese citizens with greater access to legal support and advice while living abroad, potentially reducing the number of cases where Japanese nationals are unable to access necessary legal assistance.
What happened
The Japanese government is expanding its free legal consultation service for citizens living abroad. The initiative, first introduced in China last year, has been launched in the Philippines and Thailand.
This service aims to provide Japanese nationals with access to legal advice and support in foreign countries. The expansion of this service is part of the government's efforts to better assist its citizens living overseas.
The service is expected to be available in more countries in the future.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Free legal consultation service expanding for Japanese abroad
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