Japan Proposes GPS Tracking for Stalkers
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Japanese Government
Tokyo, Japan
July 28, 2026
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Japan compiled emergency countermeasures to protect stalking victims. Proposals include requiring perpetrators to wear GPS tracking devices. The government is studying international precedents for tracking sex offenders.
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