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Article 14Method of Granting Opportunity for Explanation

第十四条(弁明の機会の付与の方式)

The explanation is to be made by submitting a written statement of explanation (referred to as the "written explanation" in paragraph (1) of the following Article), excluding the case in which the Prime Minister has approved the explanation to be made orally.

弁明は、内閣総理大臣が口頭ですることを認めたときを除き、弁明を記載した書面(次条第一項において「弁明書」という。)を提出してするものとする。

When making an explanation, documentary evidence or an article of evidence may be submitted.

弁明をするときは、証拠書類又は証拠物を提出することができる。

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