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Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move (www.bbc.co.uk)

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 year ago (15 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

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