No means no: Japan passes landmark reforms to redefine rape

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For only the second time in over a century, Japan has passed a number of reforms to redefine the country’s rape laws. The definition of rape has now been broadened so sexual assault victims have more rights and do not have to prove they fought back against their attacker. The age of consent has also been raised from 13 to 16. Julia Kim in Tokyo tells the journey of one woman and what these reforms mean. 

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