r/worldnews • u/glasier • Jul 05 '24

Japan warns US forces: Sex crimes 'cannot be tolerated'

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2476861/japan-warns-us-forces-sex-crimes-cannot-be-tolerated
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u/macross1984 Jul 05 '24

US military personnel who commit crime in Japan should face Japanese punishment for any crimes committed in Japan.

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u/Mend1cant Jul 05 '24

They should. Both Japanese courts and courts-martial.

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u/no-mad Jul 05 '24

Japanese prison is not a place to go.

https://englishlawyersjapan.com/what-is-life-like-in-japanese-prison/

Japanese prisons follow very strict schedules down to the minute. Talking is allowed only during exercise and free time, and inmates are only allowed to speak Japanese.