Liberal women's parliamentarians request law minister to review requirements for sexual offense February 28 at 16:35
Following a series of acquittals in sexual violence trials, the Liberal Democratic Party's women lawmakers requested the Minister of Justice Mori to review the requirements of the guilty criminal code.
The Liberal Democratic Party's Volunteer Parliamentary League, which is made up of volunteer women, has been accused of conviction in sexual violence trials, summarizing a request for amendment of the criminal law, saying that `` the public's distrust of the criminal justice system is increasing ''. , Submitted to the Minister of Justice Mori.
The request states that the requirement for "being assaulted or threatened" for sex crimes against persons under the age of 18 and the requirement for "reaching irresistible conditions" should be eliminated.
In addition to eliminating prescriptions for sexual offenses, they are calling for raising the age at which crimes are committed, with or without the consent of victims who are now under 13.
Mori said, "Sex crime is a serious crime that will hurt the victim's personality and keep him on his whole life. We have raised important issues and want to resolve it as soon as possible."
Deputy Secretary-General Inada, co-chairman of the Federation of Parliament members, told reporters, "I felt the Minister's determination. I hope that Mr. Mori will take the amendment of the criminal code."