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Japan makes ‘online insults’ punishable by one year in prison after TV star’s death
New law comes after wrestling star Hana Kimura died after receiving online abuse on social mediawww.independent.co.uk
Japan Passes New Law Inspired By Tragic Death Of Hana Kimura
The Japanese government passed a law strengthening anti-bullying laws, two years after Hana Kimura's tragic suicide.www.wrestlinginc.com
I guess the slippery slope would be who gets to decide what online insults are. If it's automated (like the fb), there will be a lot of Grey area/nuance that will get overlooked.