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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament

Petition under 16s cannot 'consent' to sexual activity with older men

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The Justice system should regard any claims of 'consent' or 'willingness', and any discussion of how old a young person may look as opposed to the actual age, with extreme disfavour or prohibition.
The concept of 'consent' to sexual activity where the young person will be exploited in any way can never have any validity whatsoever. Appearance never signals 'consent'.
Such claims, especially where they are made by sexual partners who are older than the young person, should add to the severity of the Charge and considered as such when sentencing takes place.
For young people to know that Justice works for them, and perpetrators sent an unambiguous message, the above is an urgent need.

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