14:29 JST, September 7, 2026

In light of the current situation in which serious stalking incidents continue unabated, it is obvious that the current system has its limitations. To protect the safety of victims, stronger measures should be taken.

The government has decided on an emergency package to address stalking. It is considering requiring perpetrators to wear Global Positioning System tracking devices. The plan envisions a system that alerts victims when perpetrators come into close proximity.

The trigger for this move was an incident in which a woman was stabbed to death by a former boyfriend at a commercial facility in the Ikebukuro area of Tokyo in March. The man had been arrested late last year on suspicion of violating the Anti-Stalking Law and, before his release, had been........

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