Closing argument and sentencing - Ronkokukyukei

Japanese: 論告･求刑 - ろんこくきゅうけい

The procedure for trial dates in criminal cases begins with opening proceedings and the examination of evidence, followed by oral argument. In other words, based on the results of the examination of evidence, the prosecution and then the defense will state their opinions in fact and in law (Criminal Procedure Code, Article 293). The prosecutor's statement at this stage is called the closing argument. The content of the closing argument is usually an argument that the defendant is guilty, and an opinion on the sentence (sentencing request) is also stated. Although making a sentencing request is not specifically required by law, it is common practice.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

刑事訴訟における公判期日の手続は，冒頭手続･証拠調べを経て弁論へと進む。すなわち，証拠調べの結果に基づいて，まず検察側が，ついで弁護側が，事実上･法律上の意見を述べる段階となる(刑事訴訟法293条)。ここで検察官の行う意見陳述を，とくに論告と呼ぶ。その内容は，通常，被告人が有罪であることを説くものであり，それに伴って量刑についての意見(求刑)も述べられる。求刑を行うことは，とくに法が要求しているわけではないが，実務の慣行となっている。

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