Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Jun 16, 2021
Fear of 'pervasive' digital sex crime affecting life for South Korean women
by Josh Smith
Many victims have said they have considered suicide or leaving the country, Human Rights Watch said in a report.
Soccer May 29, 2021
Neymar says Nike claim of split over sex assault probe a 'lie'
The allegation is the latest to stain the image of the Brazilian superstar.
National / Crime & Legal | EXPLAINER May 28, 2021
Bill on rehiring teachers fired for sexual acts with children clears Diet
by Eric Johnston
A new law aims to make it more difficult for educators who lost their teaching licenses due to acts of sexual violence to work again.
National Apr 23, 2021
Ruling party proposes database to help protect children from sex crimes
Yasufumi Tanahashi met with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to turn in the proposal, aimed at preventing people who have committed such crimes from becoming teachers or cram school tutors.
World / Politics Apr 10, 2021
U.S. House ethics panel launches investigation into Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz
The Democratic-controlled House Ethics Committee said has opened an investigation into Gaetz involving allegations including possible sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.
National / Crime & Legal Mar 23, 2021
Life term upheld for man over 2017 murder of 9-year-old Vietnamese girl in Chiba
The judge said "lazy" investigators “illegally confiscated” the DNA evidence without a search warrant, but ruled that the evidence was still admissible.
National / Social Issues Mar 18, 2021
Okinawan women's civic group chronicles sex crimes by U.S. military
by Tomomi Tomita
Okinawan Women Act Against Military Violence has gathered together evidence relating to around 350 postwar cases in the prefecture.
Asia Pacific Mar 15, 2021
Australia reckons with sexual assault amid #MeToo second wave
In recent weeks the country has been forced to reflect anew, as rape scandals struck at the heart of Australian politics.
Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 1, 2021
Australian Parliament rocked by historic rape allegation against minister
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is under pressure to address what’s described as a toxic culture in Canberra. The alleged victim in the latest case killed herself last June.
National Feb 20, 2021
Cabinet OKs bill to expand crimes for which 18- and 19-year-olds can be tried
The bill would see such individuals treated differently from adults even after the age of adulthood is lowered next year.
Film / Reviews Feb 17, 2021
‘First Love’: Sensitive topic gets the mainstream treatment
by Mark Schilling
Part mystery, part courtroom drama, Yukihiko Tsutsumi’s film focuses on repercussions of sexual abuse, while making the subject matter digestible for a mass audience.
Asia Pacific Feb 4, 2021
Women detained in China's Xinjiang allege rape, sexual abuse and torture
Report follows earlier allegations China has used forced sterilization, forced abortion and coercive family planning, and that at least 1 million were detained in the region.