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submitted 2 years ago by Felemuso@feddit.de to c/worldnews@lemmy.ml
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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
[-] 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.

[-] Slythra@feddit.de 1 points 2 years ago

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

[-] Rayspekt@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Smash offline tournaments in shambles

[-] Murais@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

Put all your libertarian homies on watch. They're grieving right now.

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