Administrative Procedure Act (Japan)

The Administrative Procedure Act (行政手続法), enacted in 1993, governs general functions of government agencies in Japan.

Chapters

 * 1) General Provisions
 * 2) Dispositions Upon Applications: Requires administrative agencies to implement concrete standards of review and indicate processing times for applications.
 * 3) Adverse Dispositions: Establishes procedures and evidentiary standards for hearings and rulings.
 * 4) Administrative Guidance: Establishes regulations for non-dispositive advice conducted by the government.
 * 5) Notifications
 * 6) Public Comment Procedure, Etc.

Exclusions
A number of government activities are excluded from the Act. These include:


 * Diet, judicial and prosecutorial activities
 * Law enforcement
 * Tax and securities regulation
 * Prisons
 * Schools
 * Immigration control