Summary:

This report looks at Japan's current laws and recent legal reform in relation to the sexual exploitation of children and child-friendly justice.

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http://www.crin.org/docs/CRIN OPSC Japan Report.pdf

This is part of a series of reports reviewing the implementation of the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child pornography, and child prostitution.

CRIN would also like to express gratitude to Akihiko Morita, Professor/SHOKEI Gakuin University (Senior Adviser/ Save the Children Japan) for reviewing this report.

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