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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Calls grow in Japan to scrap time limit on civil suits over childhood sexual abuse

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse and activists are urging the Japanese government to abolish time limits on civil lawsuits seeking compensation, arguing that current laws make it almost impossible for many victims to access justice.

Nearly 60,000 people have participated in a signature campaign since January demanding the abolition of the time limit, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported.

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