Tokyo Barrister: Start the law firm bankruptcy

Chapter 538 Procedurally Legal
"The case of Mikiko Tamai v. Kyoto University's revocation of the administrative act of doctorate degree is being heard for the third time!" Judge Kawada announced on the judge's seat.Immediately, there was a "click", and the crisp sound of the hammer exploded. "Next, Kyoto University will continue to present evidence to prove the legality of the revocation of the degree involved in the case." The voice of Judge Kawata sounded.

Takezawa and Asakurahiko looked at each other, and then the experienced female lawyer stood up and said, "Next, the defendant presents the eighth set of evidence. The first piece of evidence is the internal communication email of Kyoto University and its attachment " The List of Expert Group Meetings Confirmed; the second piece of evidence, the communication emails between Kyoto University and Mikiko. The third piece of evidence, the “Sign-in Form for the List of Talks”. The fourth piece of evidence, the “Expert Group Interview and Investigation Transcript”. E-mails between Mikiko’s supervisor Muraki and the university. The sixth piece of evidence is the decision of Kyoto University to revoke the Ph. up to proof.

In the courtroom, Zhuze's stacks of materials were displayed in front of everyone.

The appearance of this thick stack of A4 papers alone shows how rigorous the procedure of Kyoto University's decision to revoke a degree is.Seeing how detailed the information was, the senior university officials present could not help but smile a little.The iron wall built by the accumulation of these materials is by no means so easy to break through.

I could only hear Takezawa's cold voice continuing: "The above evidence proves that on August 4, 8, Kyoto University decided to ask Mikiko herself to find out the situation after completing the internal investigation procedure for Mikiko's thesis. , conduct interviews. On September 31, 4, Kyoto University internally identified 9 senior professors to participate in the interview with Mikiko. For details of the participating professors, please refer to the list of relevant expert group talks. After confirming the professors participating in the talks, Kyoto University Immediately, an email was sent to Mikiko to inform her of the interview location. Mikiko replied that she agreed to participate in the meeting."

“今和4年9月15日，下午2点。专家组七位成员来到京都大学生物大楼A303教室。在该教室内，七位教授同美希子进行了时长约3个小时的面谈，详细了解涉案论文是否构成抄袭的有关情况。”

"The investigation transcript submitted by the defendant's agent shows—" Zhuzawa flipped through the materials in his hand, "From page 5 of the transcript, the expert group asked Mikiko, 'Do you have any opinions on whether the paper constitutes plagiarism.'" Transcript No. 8 pages, recording the panel's question 'Please describe the reasons why your paper does not constitute plagiarism'."

"These questions can show that the professors of the expert group who participated in the talks gave Mei Xizi the opportunity to fully defend and make a statement. We can also see from the investigation transcript that Mei Xizi also denied that her behavior constituted plagiarism at the beginning. However, in the expert group Under the propaganda and influence of the members, Mei Xizi explained in detail the academic norms for identifying plagiarism in papers, and finally Mei Xizi admitted to the expert group that her behavior constituted plagiarism. And that night, Mei Xizi submitted a "Review" to the expert group to reflect on her own plagiarism Behavior. The "Review Letter" is also included in the investigation transcript as an attachment."

Takezawa raised his head and pointed at the signature handwriting on the side of the A4 paper of the "Investigation Record" and said: "Every page of this investigation record has Mikiko's own signature, which can show that she is responsible for the contents recorded in the investigation record. Approved."

The senior lawyer's words followed one another.

Every ring is tightly intertwined.

It seems to be closed into a perfect chain.

This lawyer who has escaped from the civil service system has both the aggressiveness of a lawyer and the rigor of official documents. The combination of these two advantages forms a unique offensive with a needle hidden in the eye.

She continued: "After receiving Mikiko's "Review Letter", the Kyoto University expert group decided to arrange for Mikiko's mentor, Muraki, to work with her again on the basis of fully reviewing the "Investigation Records" and in line with the rigor of awarding and deprivation of degrees. Have another conversation to understand. On October 4th, 10, Muraki and Mikiko had a meeting with the office for about an hour. Mikiko still admitted that her behavior constituted plagiarism in this meeting, which has not changed in the previous expert group talks. Attitude."

"Subsequently, based on the analysis report of the expert group on the papers involved in the case, Mikiko's own acknowledgment in the investigation transcript, and her confession in the "Review", based on the above-mentioned factual materials and evidence, it was determined that the two articles published by Mikiko Plagiarism in the thesis constitutes serious academic misconduct. And since the above two thesis belong to the academic achievements included in Mikiko's doctoral degree application, it should be determined that the thesis materials for her degree have major academic misconduct, and the university needs to base Internal regulations revoke plaintiff's Ph.D."

"After that, Kyoto University formally made a decision to revoke Mikiko's doctorate degree. The relevant decision has been sent to Mikiko by mail and email. After receiving the decision, Mikiko refused to accept the university's decision to appeal. The corresponding appeal committee also made a decision to reject the appeal .”

Takezawa took a deep breath slightly, and raised his voice: "In summary, from the evidence presented by the defendant's attorney, Kyoto University fully demonstrated the rigor that a university should have in the process of revoking the plaintiff Mikiko's doctorate. , serious and responsible mental attitude. During the investigation process, relevant experts and scholars have always participated in it. The university fully respects the professional opinions made by academic personnel, and also listens to the statements and opinions of the investigators themselves. Throughout the process, from From the establishment of the expert group to the investigation of the papers involved in the case, to the interview process, and finally to the relevant decision to revoke the degree, which was delivered to the plaintiff.”

"The whole process fully demonstrates that the university strictly followed the internal regulations to start the procedure of revoking the degree, followed the corresponding procedures from the beginning to the end, and gave the investigator Mikiko the opportunity to fully explain. It shows that the university takes academic misconduct seriously. , Never let go of a highly responsible attitude. The whole process complied with the rules and regulations, and the decision to revoke the doctorate degree has sufficient facts and evidence. The relevant decision procedures are legal, demonstrating a relentless attitude towards academic misconduct, and the plaintiff will not be challenged!! !"

The raised voice of Takezawa's voice echoed through the courtroom.

Every word was like a sharp cold knife slashing at the plaintiff. In an instant, the whole court room was like the shadow of swords and swords. Under the dazzling lights of swords, there was no hope of counterattack...

(End of this chapter)