A bill that would ban the use of Internet dating sites to solicit sex or dates with people under 18 years old was endorsed by the government Friday.
The government wants the bill, compiled by the National Police Agency, enacted during the current Diet session, officials said.
It is aimed at curbing the rising number of crimes related to such sites, including rape and murder as well as prostitution.
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