Suspect's notebook visually checked by police officer at detention facility - Fukuoka Prefectural Police

It was revealed on the 10th that Fukuoka Prefectural Police were visually checking the contents of ``suspect notebooks,'' in which arrested and detained suspects record their interrogation status and other information, during daily inspections of their belongings.

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According to the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, ``suspect notebooks'' are handed over by defense attorneys to suspects being interrogated to record their contents. The contents of the records are said to be protected by the ``secret right of communication,'' which allows them to interview suspects without witnesses.

According to the prefectural police, when a person is transferred to a detention facility at a police station, they check the inside of the room and inspect the person's belongings. At that time, he opened the notebook for a few seconds to check whether there were any dangerous objects in it or whether there were any instructions that would lead to the destruction of evidence.

The company has changed its practice to not inspecting notebooks, saying it took into account human rights and security needs. The Detention Management Division commented, ``We will strive to provide even more appropriate treatment.''