1 Public security
Fig. 1-2-2-1 shows the number of persons newly received by public prosecutors for violations of the Minor Offenses Act (Act No. 39 of 1948) and the Firearms and Swords Control Act over the last 20 years (See Appendix 1-4). The number of persons received for Minor Offenses Act violations was on an increasing trend in recent years, particularly noticeable from 2004. However, the number significantly decreased to 13,799 in 2010 (down 15.8% from the previous year). The number of persons received for Firearms and Swords Control Act violations was on an increasing trend in recent years, but decreased to 6,281 in 2010 (down 10.1% (id.)).
The number of persons newly received by public prosecutors for violations of the Act on Prohibition of Possession of Special Picking Tools, and Other Related Matters (Act No. 65 of 2003) was 514 in 2010 (down 8.9% from the previous year) (See Appendix 1-4).
Fig. 1-2-2-1 Number of persons newly received by public prosecutors for public security related special act offenses (1991-2010)
