1. The central Japanese prefecture of Mie has passed a new ordinance aiming to eliminate sexual violence, specifically against athletes.
2. This ordinance defines acts such as sexual harassment, stalking, and voyeurism targeting athletes as sexual violence. Taking indecent images at places like schools or sports facilities with sexual intent is considered voyeurism.
3. The ordinance requires businesses, including sports teams and clubs, to take measures to prevent such violence, but there are currently no penalties for violating it. The new law will be enforced from Monday, October 26, 2025.
2. This ordinance defines acts such as sexual harassment, stalking, and voyeurism targeting athletes as sexual violence. Taking indecent images at places like schools or sports facilities with sexual intent is considered voyeurism.
3. The ordinance requires businesses, including sports teams and clubs, to take measures to prevent such violence, but there are currently no penalties for violating it. The new law will be enforced from Monday, October 26, 2025.
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Summary
Mie Prefecture in Japan has enacted an ordinance to combat sexual violence targeting athletes, effective from October 26, 2025. The ordinance classifies acts like sexual harassment, stalking, and voyeurism as sexual violence. Voyeurism includes taking indecent images with sexual intent at schools
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251024_16/#summary
Date: Oct. 24, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-24
Created: 2025/10/25 06:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:29
Last Read: 2025/10/25 07:43