Meiji Penal Code

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Meiji Penal Code

Summary

Meiji Penal Code is a criminal law[1]. It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]

Key Facts

  • Meiji Penal Code is in the country of Empire of Japan[3].
  • Meiji Penal Code's instance of is recorded as criminal law[4].
  • Meiji Penal Code's instance of is recorded as Daijō-kan's proclamation[5].
  • Meiji Penal Code was published on July 17, 1880[6].
  • Meiji Penal Code ended on October 1, 1908[7].
  • Meiji Penal Code's applies to jurisdiction is recorded as Empire of Japan[8].
  • Meiji Penal Code's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '旧刑法'}[9].
  • Meiji Penal Code's repealed by is recorded as Penal Code of Japan[10].
  • Meiji Penal Code's effective date is recorded as January 1, 1882[11].
  • Meiji Penal Code's date of promulgation is recorded as July 17, 1880[12].
  • Meiji Penal Code's law identifier is recorded as 明治13年太政官布告第36号[13].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include criminal law[4] and Daijō-kan's proclamation[5].

Why It Matters

Meiji Penal Code is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]

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  1. 8d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-09-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country → Empire of Japan
    Sitelink count → 2
    Law identifier → 明治13年太政官布告第36号
    Ndl law id → 0000000090
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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