The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
  • Felemuso@feddit.deOP
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    1 year ago

    The definition of rape was broadened to “non-consensual sexual intercourse” from “forcible sexual intercourse”, aligning Japanese law’s definition with other countries.

    The legal age of consent, previously at only 13, has been raised to 16 years.

    • Slythra@feddit.de
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      1 year ago

      Finally no more weebs with their „WeLl AcTuAlLy ThE aGe Of CoNsEnT iN jApAn…“