Japanese UN diplomat faces calls to quit after screaming 'Shut up!' at delegates who laughed at him during a hearing
Japan's human rights ambassador told delegates in Geneva to 'shut up' in an angry outburst that has brought his career into question.
In a meeting of the U.N torture committee, Hideaki Ueda was filmed shouting after a delegate from Mauritius criticised the Japanese justice system.
Video footage shows Mr Ueda responding to questions about Japan's practice of not allowing criminal suspects to have defence lawyers with them during interrogation.
Scroll down for video Row: Hideaki Ueda's outburst sparked online debate as to whether he should continue in his post as Japan's human rights ambassadorThe clip was posted on YouTube and has been seen by thousands, with commentators saying Mr Ueda should be recalled to Japan, according to Agence France-Presse.
The Ambassador responded to his colleague by saying: 'Certainly Japan is not in the Middle Age(s). We are one of the most advanced countries in this field.'
More... The EYEBALL LICKING craze that's sweeping Japan and causing a surge in eye infections World's oldest person dies: Former Japanese postman was the last living man to have been born in the 1800sWhen this defence was met with soft laughter in the room, Mr Ueda shouted: 'Don’t laugh! Why you are laughing? Shut up! Shut up!'
After an uncomfortable pause the ambassador continues to defend his country.
Laughter: Delegates smiled as Japan's human rights ambassador said his country is not 'in the Middle Ages'Uncomfortable: The delegates endure an awkward moment after they are shouted at
He said: 'We are one of the most advanced countr(ies) in this field. That is our proud. Of course, there are still shortages, of course, shortcomings.
'Every country has shortages and shortcomings, but we are trying our best to improve our situation.'
Twitter users reacted to the footage saying Mr Ueda should be replaced because of his unprofessional conduct, reports Agence France-Presse.