TOKYO: Japan's lower house of parliament on Tuesday passed a controversial bill to crack down on people planning terrorism and other organized crime, despite concerns it threatens civil rights.
The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe argues the legislation is necessary to prevent terrorism ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games.
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