TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition on Thursday morning pushed through a controversial bill aimed at preventing terrorism and other serious crimes, despite fears it could undercut the civil liberties the nation has enjoyed since the end of World War II.
"This law is absolutely necessary for the safety of our country," Justice Minister Katsutoshi Kaneda said after the passage of the bill. The enactment follows a spate of terrorist attacks in the U.K. this year, sparking concern about Islamist extremism around the globe.
