Japan introduces up to one-year jail time for cyberbullying

Japan introduces up to one-year jail time for cyberbullying

People found guilty of cyberbullying in Japan now face up to a year in prison under rules implemented Thursday, which were toughened up after the suicide of a reality star who had been trolled online.The post Japan introduces up to one-year jail time for cyberbullying appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Japan introduces up to one-year jail time for cyberbullying

Though the issue of cyberbullying had been raised in Japan before Kimura's death, the wrestler's suicide prompted domestic and international scrutiny and put pressure on lawmakers to take action. Pink-haired professional wrestler Hana Kimura, a 22-year-old cast member of the hit Netflix series "Terrace House" died by suicide in 2020.

Japan introduces up to one-year jail time for cyberbullying

TOKYO: People found guilty of cyberbullying in Japan now face up to a year in prison under rules implemented on Thursday (Jul 7), which were toughened up after the suicide of a reality star who had been trolled online. Pink-haired professional wrestler Hana Kimura, a 22-year-old cast member of the hit Netf

Japan Introduces Up To One-year Jail Time For Cyberbullying

People found guilty of cyberbullying in Japan now face up to a year in prison under rules implemented Thursday, which were toughened up after the suicide of a reality star who had been trolled online. Pink-haired professional wrestler Hana Kimura, a 22-year-old cast member of the hit Netflix series "Terrace House" died by suicide in 2020.

Japan introduces up to one-year jail time for cyberbullying

The beefed-up punishments are intended to make clear that cyberbullying is a criminal offence.

Japan introduces up to one-year jail time for cyberbullying

Tokyo (AFP), Jul 7 – People found guilty of cyberbullying in Japan now face up to a year in prison under rules implemented Thursday, which were toughened up after the suicide of a reality star who had been trolled online.Pink-haired professional wrestler Hana Kimura, a 22-year-old cast member of the hit Netflix series “Terrace House” died by suicide in 2020.The revised legislation follows a passionate campaign by her mother, and now imposes fine…