issues that bug me #1

kiddie porn and prostitution

Although the bill may seem straightforward, the issue of possession criminalization is still contentious in Japan as there is concern about infringement of freedom of speech. Should the Child Prostitution and Child Pornography Prevention Law be passed as yet another law without remedy or penalty or enforcement mechanisms it may be proof that change may only be a facade and not of actual change.

Find out more about the issues:
www.nichibenren.or.jp/en/activities/statements/data/INT03_09_PS.pdf
http://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/law/detail_main?id=100&vm=&re=

http://www.interpol.int/public/Children/SexualAbuse/NationalLaws/csaJapan.asp