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Sat, 26 January 2002 12:27

mihangel

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About ten days ago I referred to Tim's suggestions for a sliding scale of permissible age difference between minors having sex. And said something like "while it's got much to be said for it, it's not practical politics".

Blow me. In yesterday's 'Guardian' (25/01/01) there was an article on the British government's current proposal for new legislation to rationalise the present messy state of the law on sex with minors. Two quotes from the article:

"Ministers want to call the new offence 'adult sexual activity with a child' rather than 'adult sexual abuse of a child' so it might include offences involving no physical contact.'"

"It is expected that the new offence would apply to a man or woman over 18 who was involved in a sexual act with a child under 16. This would ensure that all children under 16 get the same kind oif protection. The law would cover those who incited, induced or compelled a child to carry out a sexual act whether on the accused, another person or the child himself."

The article says nothing about the status of 16- and 17-year-olds who have sexual activity with an under-16. But the implication seems to be that they would not be covered by the proposed law. If so, is this not the beginnings of a sliding scale?

The whole article, 'Catch-all crime to tighten law on child sex', can be found on society.guardian.co.uk.

		Sliding scale By: mihangel on Sat, 26 January 2002 12:27
		What offences involve no physical contact? By: tim on Sat, 26 January 2002 13:37
		Article is quoted here By: tim on Sat, 26 January 2002 13:51
		None of the muddy waters cleared up... By: david in hong kong on Sat, 26 January 2002 13:58
		Buggery defined By: tim on Sat, 26 January 2002 14:08
		It would seem that advice could be taken as coercion... By: marc on Sat, 26 January 2002 15:33
		I think it's too early ... By: mihangel on Sat, 26 January 2002 16:06
		But giving or providing instruction........ By: marc on Sat, 26 January 2002 17:21
		Backwards, not forward By: charlie on Sat, 26 January 2002 16:13
		Thats easy...... England doesnt have to abide by the constitution...... By: marc on Sat, 26 January 2002 17:25
		Was this meant to be humorous? By: Guest on Sat, 26 January 2002 17:40
		Only is youre not Brittish..... LOL By: marc on Sat, 26 January 2002 17:55
		Interestingly there IS a British Costitution By: tim on Sat, 26 January 2002 19:56
		Re: Interestingly there IS a British Costitution By: Guest on Sat, 26 January 2002 20:45
		Re: Sliding scale By: Guest on Sat, 26 January 2002 16:34
		Re: Sliding scale By: mihangel on Sat, 26 January 2002 17:20
		I see your point. By: Guest on Sat, 26 January 2002 17:41
		Civil Liberties By: Guest on Sun, 27 January 2002 01:04
		I can see your point By: charlie on Sun, 27 January 2002 01:13
		What have I been missing? By: cossie on Sun, 27 January 2002 04:39
		Welcome Back! By: david in hong kong on Sun, 27 January 2002 07:25
		British Press By: Guest on Sun, 27 January 2002 17:08
		Home Office Consultation By: Guest on Mon, 28 January 2002 03:36

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