Japan passes bill to prevent exploitation of young people in porn

A bill to prevent young people from being exploited in pornographic productions was passed into law Wednesday, marking a step in efforts to end abuses of those involved in the industry in Japan.Although the bill targets people who appear in porn regardless of age or gender, it was proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers after Japan lowered the age of adulthood in April, making it no longer possible for 18- and 19-year-olds to cancel contracts to which they have agreed.The bill, which will mostly go into effect a day after its promulgation, allows people who agree to appear in pornograph…READ FULL ARTICLE