@oddlytruejp.bsky.social⚖️ In Japan you can vote at 18. But at 17, sharing a campaign post online risks up to a year in prison.
On Sept 25, a Tokyo court ruled that ban unconstitutional for the first time.
The 4 young plaintiffs still lost.
@parliamentconnect.bsky.socialEsther McVey says votes at 16 conflict with age limits on alcohol, tattoos and marriage, and accuses the Government of seeking extra votes. Esther McVey (Conservative, Tatton) House of Commons, 2 September 2026 #Tatton #UK #ParliamentConnect #VotesAt16 #VotingAge #ElectoralIntegrity
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