'Territorial jurisdiction - national proceedings' in document 'Japan - Penal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter I. Scope of Application

Article 1. (Crimes Committed within Japan)

(1) This Code shall apply to anyone who commits a crime within the territory of Japan.
(2) The same shall apply to anyone who commits a crime on board a Japanese vessel or aircraft outside the territory of Japan.