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Actual steps, though not quite as far reaching as needed, are being taken to get proposed first revisions to Japan's 110 year old sex crime law approved. Passed Cabinet.
Bill incl.
Remove requirement for victim to press charges for prosecution to proceed in cases of rape and sexual molestation.
Expanding to sexual acts beyond vaginal penetration, changes in terminology.
Male victims recognised.
Expansion on domestic sexual abuse, involving parents or guardians of children under 18yo - incl. sexual acts without force or threat of force, intimidation in these cases (but not others)
Raising minimum sentence.
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