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What law was he actually charged with breaking? I didn't see this mentioned in the article and it seems like this would be relevant information to include. Any

by 1lint 3y ago

What law was he actually charged with breaking? I didn't see this mentioned in the article and it seems like this would be relevant information to include. Anyways based on the available details, I'm surprised the police were even involved in what should really be a civil case between the rights holder and the YouTuber. I don't know if the Japanese public is safer or better off after this arrest.

glandium 3y ago
Japanese news say 著作権法違反, which is "violation of the copyright act", IOW, copyright infringement.
- 1lint 3y ago
  Thanks, hopefully violating copyright in Japan doesn't come with draconian prison sentences.
  - glandium 3y ago
    https://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/shingi/bunka/gijiroku/012/021101b.htm https://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/shingi/bunka/gijiroku/012/0211... says 3 years max and ¥3M max.