thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan

The investigation into the operator of the Kazu I sightseeing boat is still ongoing, two years after the vessel sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, resulting in at least 20 deaths. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/crime-legal/hokkaido-boat-operator-probe-two-years/ #japan #crimelegal #hokkaido #shiretokoyuransen #shari #marineaccidents #tourism

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Shari’a: Islamic Law in the Contemporary Context

This volume presents ten leading scholars' writings on contemporary Islamic law and Muslim thought. The essays examine a range of issues, from modern Muslim discourses on justice, natural law, and the common good, to democracy, the social contract, and "the authority of the preeminent jurist."

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thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan

A new report into the sinking of the Kazu I said the lack of a safety management system had a "grave influence" on the accident, and noted that the failure of a government inspection to identify issues with the boat and its management three days before the accident. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/07/japan/hokkaido-boat-operator-no-safety-management/?utm_content=bufferc5723&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #marineaccidents #shari #hokkaido #kazui #shiretokoyuransen