Japanese law allows the police to detain a suspect after arrest for up to 48 hours. During this period, the police must inform the suspect of the crime he or she is suspected of having committed, of the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer (provided for free if the suspect does not have the money). In the case of foreign suspects, the police should also ask if the suspect would like his or her consulate informed of the arrest. Before the 48 hours expire, the police also must choose whether to refer the suspect and supporting evidence […]