In a significant and groundbreaking development, Japan, a country that previously had one of the lowest ages of consent globally, has decided to increase the minimum age at which one can say yes to sexual relations.

Explained: Japan's historic move redefines rape and raises age of consent

As part of major overhaul of sex crime legislation, a panel of Japan's Justice Ministry proposed raising the age of consent from 13 to 16. Currently, the Asian country has the lowest age of consent among the developed countries as also among the G7 group.

Japan to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 after furore over sex crime acquittals

She also brought the Age of Consent Act, 1891 into existence, fighting for her right to continue her education instead of staying married

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Explained: Japan's historic move redefines rape and raises age of consent

Japan to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 after furore over sex crime acquittals

Google Doodle celebrates Dr Rukhmabai Raut's birthday