Attorney Act of Japan
E25659
The Attorney Act of Japan is the fundamental law that defines the qualifications, roles, and self-governance framework of attorneys and bar associations in Japan.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Attorney Act of Japan canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T186601 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Attorney Act of Japan Context triple: [Japan Federation of Bar Associations, foundedByStatute, Attorney Act of Japan]
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A.
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan
The Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan is a foundational statute that defines the organization, authority, and functions of Japan’s public prosecutors and their offices.
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B.
Court Act of Japan
The Court Act of Japan is a fundamental law that organizes the country’s judicial system, defining the structure, jurisdiction, and administration of its courts.
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C.
Code of Civil Procedure of Japan
The Code of Civil Procedure of Japan is the primary statute that governs how civil lawsuits are conducted and adjudicated in Japanese courts.
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D.
Code of Criminal Procedure of Japan
The Code of Criminal Procedure of Japan is the primary statute that governs how criminal investigations, prosecutions, trials, and appeals are conducted within the Japanese legal system.
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E.
Japan Federation of Bar Associations
The Japan Federation of Bar Associations is the national organization representing and regulating all attorneys in Japan, playing a central role in the country’s legal system and justice administration.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Attorney Act of Japan Target entity description: The Attorney Act of Japan is the fundamental law that defines the qualifications, roles, and self-governance framework of attorneys and bar associations in Japan.
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A.
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan
The Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan is a foundational statute that defines the organization, authority, and functions of Japan’s public prosecutors and their offices.
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B.
Court Act of Japan
The Court Act of Japan is a fundamental law that organizes the country’s judicial system, defining the structure, jurisdiction, and administration of its courts.
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C.
Code of Civil Procedure of Japan
The Code of Civil Procedure of Japan is the primary statute that governs how civil lawsuits are conducted and adjudicated in Japanese courts.
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D.
Code of Criminal Procedure of Japan
The Code of Criminal Procedure of Japan is the primary statute that governs how criminal investigations, prosecutions, trials, and appeals are conducted within the Japanese legal system.
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E.
Japan Federation of Bar Associations
The Japan Federation of Bar Associations is the national organization representing and regulating all attorneys in Japan, playing a central role in the country’s legal system and justice administration.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Japanese statute
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legal profession regulation ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure proper functioning of the legal profession in Japan
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protect the rights and interests of the general public through regulation of attorneys ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
bengoshi
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foreign attorneys registered in Japan (gaikokuho jimu bengoshi) ⓘ |
| bindingOn |
all bar associations in Japan
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all practicing attorneys in Japan ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| defines |
disciplinary procedures for attorneys in Japan
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duties of attorneys in Japan ⓘ organization of bar associations in Japan ⓘ qualifications of attorneys in Japan ⓘ rights of attorneys in Japan ⓘ role of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations ⓘ self-governance framework of bar associations in Japan ⓘ |
| enforcedBy |
Japan Federation of Bar Associations
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bar associations in Japan ⓘ |
| establishes |
Japan Federation of Bar Associations as a mandatory national bar federation
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linked to:
Japan Federation of Bar Associations
disciplinary authority of bar associations over attorneys ⓘ duty of confidentiality for attorneys ⓘ duty of loyalty to clients for attorneys ⓘ independence of attorneys from state organs in professional activities ⓘ |
| governs |
admission to the legal profession in Japan
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scope of practice of attorneys in Japan ⓘ suspension and disbarment of attorneys in Japan ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Japan ⓘ |
| language | Japanese ⓘ |
| legalField |
administrative law
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law of the legal profession ⓘ professional regulation ⓘ |
| legalSystem | civil law system ⓘ |
| provides |
grounds for disciplinary sanctions against attorneys
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procedures for bar association resolutions and governance ⓘ rules on attorney fees and remuneration framework ⓘ |
| recognizes | public mission of attorneys to protect fundamental human rights and realize social justice in Japan ⓘ |
| regulates |
Japan Federation of Bar Associations
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attorneys in Japan ⓘ bar associations in Japan ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Constitution of Japan
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Court Act of Japan ⓘ Judicial Scrivener Act of Japan ⓘ |
| requires |
membership in a bar association for attorneys
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registration with a bar association for practice of law ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
attorney discipline
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attorney qualification ⓘ bar association self-governance ⓘ legal profession ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Attorney Act of Japan Description of subject: The Attorney Act of Japan is the fundamental law that defines the qualifications, roles, and self-governance framework of attorneys and bar associations in Japan.
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