NO&T Japan Legal Update
On June 8, 2020, a bill amending the Whistle‐blower Protection Act was passed by the Japanese Diet and will enter into force in two years (the “Amended Act”). The primary goal of the Amended Act is to encourage Japanese companies to establish an effective confidential reporting structure and enhance whistle‐blower protections. The Amended Act is consistent with the growing global trend of strengthening whistle‐blower protections in the sphere of corporate crimes. This article will provide a brief overview of the revisions and outline several takeaways for those in key compliance positions.
（2025年4月）
若江悠
真武庆彦、丰田纱织（共著）、李红、若江悠（中文版负责律师）
若江悠
塚本宏达、福原步美、近藤亮作（共著）
