Japan Bans Use of Websites By Politicians in Election

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Japan Bans Use of Websites By Politicians in Election

07-14-2007, 12:43 PM,

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Japan Bans Use of Websites By Politicians in Election

Quote:Now the campaign for the upper house election in Japan has started, tough rules on how politicians can canvas for votes have come into force.

Surprisingly, in a country with some of the fastest broadband speeds and a wide internet penetration, it is now illegal for candidates to create new websites or update existing web pages between now and election day, 29 July.

So instead, the loudspeaker vans are out on the streets again. The candidates sit inside, waving regally wearing white gloves, smiling and politely asking for votes...

full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6292602.stm

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