The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan has proposed a measure to track stalkers using GPS technology. The proposal comes amid rising concerns of stalking incidents and the need to augment personal safety measures. The plan, if implemented, will allow law enforcement to monitor the movement of individuals identified as stalkers, providing better protection for potential victims.

In recent years, stalking crimes have been a point of serious concern in Japan, prompting growing societal demand for stronger action against such behaviors. The proposal by the LDP is seen as a move toward reinforcing anti-stalking laws and delivering a robust response to public safety concerns. It reflects the societal and legal value placed on personal security and the importance of government intervention in such matters.

In the US, some states have already implemented GPS tracking for certain offenders, a practice that extends to individuals charged with or convicted of stalking offences. Meanwhile, the European Union has various laws across member states for dealing with stalkers, including surveillance but these are not as widely used or as specific as the proposed measure in Japan.