Ages of consent in Asia
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The ages of consent for sexual activity vary by jurisdiction across Asia. The specific activity engaged in or the gender of its participants can also be affected by the law. Below is a discussion of the various laws dealing with this subject.
Iran
In Iran extramarital sex is illegal (adultery). Homosexual marriage is not legal and homosexual sexual acts may be punishable by death. Recent reports of youths being hanged for being homosexual have been disputed by the Iranian Government. However gay rights supporters claim that the other charges are routinely invented to avoid backlash from the population (See full article here).See also: Marriageable age and LGBT rights in Iran. Further reading: [BBC News "Iran 'must stop youth executions'"]
Japan
The National age of consent in Japan is 13 for both males and females, as specified by the Japanese Penal Code Articles 176 and 177. There are no sodomy laws. However, most prefectures have ordinances that prohibit "immoral sexual acts" with minors. The phrase "Immoral sexual acts" is not strictly defined. It is mainly used to prevent minors from engaging in quasi prostitution (e.g. Enjo kōsai). It is unclear if the translated term "minors" refers to children (defined as those aged under 18) or to those who have not reached majority (defined as those under 20).[Sexual Offences Laws of Japan (the website of Interpol)]
[The database of Laws and Ordinances by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan (in Japanese)]
Russia
See Ages of consent in EuropeSaudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia extramarital sex is illegal (adultery). Homosexual marriage is not legal and homosexual sexual acts may be punishable. The traditional penalty for adultery is stoning to death for married people (or those in a legal concubinage) and 100 lashes plus banishment for unmarried people. [World Legal Survey - Saudi Arabia. International Lesbian and Gay Association]See also Human rights in Saudi Arabia.
Thailand
The Age of Consent in Thailand is 15 years of age. However if the person is engaged in prostitution [sex for money], whether in a licensed premises or not, then the age of consent is 18 years.
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