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

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[-] Felemuso@feddit.de 8 points 2 years 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.

[-] 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.