re: Ascension tells Livingston to hold its beer - couple arrested for rape

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Age of consent laws vary considerably around the world, although a majority of countries require young people to be over the age of 14 before having sex. Angola and the Philippines at 12, and several other countries, including South Korea and Japan at 13 (although Japan has notoriously consent laws that vary in different parts of the country).

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The Penal Code of Japan was established in 1907 and sets the age of consent at 13. Any sexual activity with a person under this age is always considered to be statutory rape and can result in a prison sentence of up to 20 years. 

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The Juvenile Obscene Acts, which take precedence over the Penal Code, set out laws relating to the age of consent for specific prefectures. In some, sexual activity with anyone below the age of 15 is illegal, but in others the age of consent is as high as 18. In these prefectures, engaging in sexual activity with a person under the age of consent can lead to a prison sentence of up to five years, depending on the prefecture. Although rare, in some prefectures, even hugging or holding hands with someone underage can be illegal.

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According to the Penal Code Section 176, the age of consent in Germany is 14 years old; therefore, individuals 13 or younger in Germany are not legally able to consent to sexual activity. Such activity can result in prosecution for statutory rape and prison time ranging from 6 months to 10 years.

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