101 East Japan's Parental Abductions | Can Japan’s new child custody laws reunite parents with children?
101 East investigates whether new reforms to Japan’s sole custody system will stop parental child abductions. For decades, Japan has granted sole child custody to one parent after divorce. Critics say this has encouraged parents to legally abduct children and cut off any contact with the other parent. Some heartbroken mothers and fathers have not seen their children for years, and children are now speaking out about the trauma they have experienced. Amid international pressure, Japan is set to reform its sole custody system. But many are resisting these changes. Published on Thursday 23 May 2024.
101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region. Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
Primary Title
- 101 East
Episode Title
- Japan's Parental Abductions | Can Japan’s new child custody laws reunite parents with children?
Date Broadcast
- Friday 24 May 2024
Start Time
- 11 : 33
Finish Time
- 11 : 58
Duration
- 25:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- 101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region. Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
Episode Description
- 101 East investigates whether new reforms to Japan’s sole custody system will stop parental child abductions. For decades, Japan has granted sole child custody to one parent after divorce. Critics say this has encouraged parents to legally abduct children and cut off any contact with the other parent. Some heartbroken mothers and fathers have not seen their children for years, and children are now speaking out about the trauma they have experienced. Amid international pressure, Japan is set to reform its sole custody system. But many are resisting these changes. Published on Thursday 23 May 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Community
- Current affairs
- Documentary
Contributors
- Adrian Brown (Producer)
- Nick Olle (Producer)
- Aun Qi Koh (Producer)