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

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[-] Anahkiasen 11 points 2 years ago

13 😱

[-] CIWS-30@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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 points 2 years 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 points 2 years ago

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

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