QUOTE: Thursday 9 September 2010 -Okamura cited a case in which a
man who murdered his wife got life imprisonment, was released on parole, and
went on to kill again.
"Those opposing the death penalty say killing a murderer does
not bring the victim back to life. I would say, 'Because a victim doesn't come
back to life, you (the murderer) have to give up your life,' “he said.
AUTHOR: Isao
Okamura is an attorney at law, originally from the Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku,
Japan. He has served in a number of posts, including serving as President of
the Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association, Vice President of Japan Federation of Bar
Associations, and a Committee Member of the Legislative Council. He also
participated as an expert member at the Conference to Implement the Basic Plan
for Crime Victims and at the Conference to Promote Crime Victim-related
Policies. In January of 2000, he established the National Association of Crime
Victims and Surviving Families (Aso no Kai) and assumed the position of
Chairperson. He has been energetically working for the realization of victims’
rights and for restoration for those who are victimized. On 2 March 2011, Ryohei
Hayashi replaced as him as the Chairperson of the National Association of Crime
Victims and Surviving Families (Aso no Kai).
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