Japan expands scope of background checks amid child safety concerns
Amid heightened concerns over child safety, the government is expanding the scope of its planned background check system designed to protect children from sexual offenders. A new system, commonly referred to as the “Japanese version of the U.K.’s Disclosure and Barring Service,” is set to go into effect in December 2026. It aims to ensure …
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