The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
  • Felemuso@feddit.deOP
    8·
    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.

      • CIWS-30@kbin.social
        3·
        1 year ago

        Not actually 13, that was only allowable if the other party is 17 or under.

        from the article:

        Previously, Japan had one of the lowest age of consent among developed nations. However, a person who has had sex with a minor aged 13 to 15 will be punished only if the person is five or more years older than the minor.

        • Anahkiasen
          6·
          1 year ago

          I get it but I mean an 18 years old dating a 13 years old also feels icky to me

          • roofuskit@kbin.social
            2·
            1 year ago

            Because one is considered an adult and the other is very much still a child. It’s icky as can be.

    • Slythra@feddit.de
      1·
      1 year ago

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