[JTND]Off Topic: You May Be Arrested for A Concealed Screwdriver

[Matatabi Report <editor@matatabi.com>]

From Mainichi Shimbun(English):

Possession of lock-picking implements and other tools that can be used
for burglaries moved a step closer to being outlawed Tuesday after the
Cabinet approved a bill aimed at stopping them from being misused.

(snip)

Burglars robbed of chance to legally use picking tools
http://mdn.mainichi.co.jp/news/20030304p2a00m0dm009000c.html

[If the bill is approved in the Diet, the possession of special tools
for break-in would be punishable with a maximum jail term of one year
or a fine of up to 500,000 yen(U.S.$4200). In the draft bill, common
tools such as screwdrivers and drills are also banned if you carry
them concealed without legitimate purposes, and violators face the
same penalties.--Naoki]


Related Links(in Japanese unless noted):

Mainichi Shimbun
http://www.mainichi.co.jp/news/flash/shakai/20030304k0000e040015000c.html

Yomiuri Shimbun:
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/news/20030304i303.htm

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Matatabi Report:Japan Tech News Digest is the mailing list of
information technology news and critique from Japan. 
To subscribe: http://www.matatabi.com/info/subscription.html 
Send articles, questions, and comments to editor@matatabi.com
This message is archived at http://www.matatabi.com/