Minorities and discrimination based on caste and analogous systems of inherited status 2016, para. 74
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In Japan, the Buraku face job discrimination. Hiring detectives to investigate the background of job applicants is reported to be common. Research highlights that, if investigations result in the person being considered as Buraku in origin, the individual is likely not to be further considered in the selection process. Despite the amendments to the Basic Resident Registration Act and to the Family Registration Law to restrict access to the family registry (Koseki), professionals who have access, including public notaries, lawyers and judicial scriveners, are allegedly often paid to obtain such information.