Children allowed to be kidnapped in modern-day Japan | Extra Minutes

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Eryk Bagshaw and Amelia Adams discuss recent changes in Japanese law on sole child custody. ► Watch the full story: https://youtu.be/3iI1Tnbg0HQ and the latest: https://youtu.be/nkaUAFLnmlE ► Listen to Extra Minutes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/60-minutes-extra-minutes/id1749455939 ► WATCH Full Episodes on 9NOW: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 ► Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J There are many wonderful things about Japan, but the way the country deals with child custody disputes is not one of them. The Japanese have a bizarre law that allows a disgruntled parent who separates from a spouse to literally abduct the children and run away. In those circumstances, it makes kidnapping legal. Worryingly, an increasing number of Australians, whose relationships with their Japanese partners have ended, have found themselves permanently cut off from their kids. It’s a heartbreaking situation, but on assignment for 60 MINUTES, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age’s Eryk Bagshaw reports that there might finally be some hope for change. And it’s in no small way thanks to some extraordinary efforts in Canberra. FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia ► WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: https://www.60minutes.com.au ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60Minutes9 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/60Mins ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/60minutes9 ABOUT 60 Minutes Australia For over forty years, 60 Minutes Australia have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Amelia Adams, Adam Hegarty, Dimity Clancey and Nick McKenzie look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes Australia. #60MinutesAustralia