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New Bills Redefine Rape and Raise Japan’s Age of Consent

A new legislation was passed to raise Japan’s age of consent from 13 to 16 and brings new definitions for rape with an emphasis of the concept of consent.
by Kresentia Madina July 6, 2023
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