Japan's Supreme Court Maintains Global Record for Judicial Restraint

By Zachary Shemtob · SCOTUSblog · 2026-08-07

An analysis from SCOTUSblog highlights the unique operational structure of Japan’s highest court, an institution defined by its extreme reluctance to challenge national legislation. Professor David S. Law explains that while the 15-justice body handles a crushing volume of nearly

An analysis from SCOTUSblog highlights the unique operational structure of Japan’s highest court, an institution defined by its extreme reluctance to challenge national legislation. Professor David S. Law explains that while the 15-justice body handles a crushing volume of nearly