Japan raises sexual age of consent from 13-years-old to 16-years-old

Japan has raised the age of consent from 13 to 16 years. It means that below the age of 16, sexual activity is considered statutory rape. Japan has made changes to its criminal code on sexual offences for the first time in nearly a century.

In India, the age of consent is 18 years, and in most other Western countries the age of consent is 16. Comparatively, Japan had one of the lowest ages of consent among developed countries. 

Now, sexual activity under the age of 16 can be criminally offensive. But juvenile couples who are both above 13 years of age and have an age gap of less than or up to five years will not be prosecuted. 

Expanding on the definition of rape, “non-consensual sexual intercourse” is also criminal in Japan now. 

Furthermore, rape prosecutions can also be made if the victim is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is frightened or is afraid of the consequences of rejecting unwanted advances in case of social status. 

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