Japan to Imprison Individuals Involved in Cyberbullying For up to One Year
Earlier, the maximum punishment for the offense of cyberbullying was a fine of up to 10,000 yen ($75) or less than 30 days in jail. The addition of the jail sentence and an increase in the penalty to 300,000 yen is part of a revision to Japan’s penal code that legislators approved recently. Additionally, the prosecution statute of limitations was extended from one to three years. Since 2020, when Hana Kimura, a young professional wrestler and cast member of the Netflix sequel “Terrace House,” committed suicide after experiencing online harassment, the law regarding cyberbullying has been made stricter and there has been increased awareness about cyberbullying in Japan. Check out? Cyber Harassment Cases in Pakistan are Increasing at An Alarming Pace
