Japan is compiling emergency countermeasures to prevent further harm to victims of stalking. According to reports, the proposed package—submitted for discussion at a ministerial meeting—includes requiring some perpetrators to wear GPS tracking devices. The government said it is studying international cases where tracking technology has been used in relation to sex offenders, and it is examining related technologies that could enable smaller, wearable devices. The measures are also expected to involve reviewing Japan’s existing legal framework for stalking. Sources indicate that the government may revise the current anti-stalking law as part of the broader response. The proposals are framed as a way to improve public safety and better protect targeted individuals from additional incidents. The details of how and when devices would be assigned, and the specific legal or operational changes, are under study as Japan evaluates the concept and potential technology options.
Japan considers GPS monitoring devices for stalkers as part of new emergency measures
Japan is compiling emergency countermeasures to prevent further harm to victims of stalking. According to reports, the proposed package—submitted for discussion at a ministerial meeting—includes requi...
- Japan is preparing emergency countermeasures to protect stalking victims and prevent further harm.
- The proposals include requiring some stalkers to wear GPS tracking devices.
- Japan is studying international cases involving the use of GPS or similar technology against offenders.
- The government is investigating technologies to miniaturize wearable tracking devices.
- Japan may revise its current anti-stalking law as part of the response.
Japan on Tuesday compiled emergency countermeasures aimed to prevent further harm and protect victims from stalkers that would include having perpetrators wear GPS tracking devices. The plans submitted…
4 hours agoJapan on Tuesday compiled emergency countermeasures aimed to prevent further harm and protect victims from stalkers that would include having perpetrators wear GPS tracking devices. The plans submitted to the ministerial meeting for measures against crime come as the government has been studying international cases where devices have been used to track sex offenders. The government will also be investigating technologies that enable the miniaturization of said devices and may also revise the current anti-stalking law. READ: Man, 85, arrested for stalking woman, 80, in Japan The GPS tracking devices would be utilized for people who have been handed down […]...Keep on reading: Japan mulls GPS tracking of stalkers to prevent further harm
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