Government panel urges penalties for people who seek out sex workers
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-09-17 19:17 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Asia, Law & Courts, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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A Justice Ministry expert panel finalized a report Thursday urging the introduction of penalties for people who seek out sex workers for their services, as Japan weighs its first major overhaul of its anti-prostitution law in decades.
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