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

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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.

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

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