Japan enacts law to punish desecration of national flag | AP News
- TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of its national flag, a key right-wing agenda pushed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- Opponents say it’s an attempt to intimidate the public and silence criticism of her government.
- The law punishes publicly damaging or defacing the national flag, known as “hinomaru,” including livestreaming of the scene in ways that would offend the feelings of others.
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- TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of its national flag, a key right-wing agenda pushed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- Opponents say it’s an attempt to intimidate the public and silence criticism of her government.
- The law punishes publicly damaging or defacing the national flag, known as “hinomaru,” including livestreaming of the scene in ways that would offend the feelings of others.
Sources: AP