People who gossip and slander can now be more harshly punished.
In 2020, Pro-Wrestler Hana Kimura took their own life after receiving hate and slander online.
A law has been decided that those who write hate and gossip online can now be fined for 10,000 Yen.
This punishment may seem severe, but there are those that believe it to be too lenient.
国会は13日、この法律を厳しくすることを決めました
On the 13th, parliament decided to make this punishment more strict and severe.
The greatest punishment is that those accused could spend one year in prison and be subject to a 30,000 Yen fine.
The national lawyer society is quoted, saying, “This law can be used for various cases and situations, which has raised some concerns.
If you oppose the government on this idea, you may be subject to arrest.
There must be checks in place to ensure that this law is used properly.” They said.
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