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  • Post category:Crime / Law / Sexual health and Safety
  • Post published:February 14, 2012

A girl age 16 or over who has sex with a boy under 16 can be prosecuted for indecent assault (with a maximum sentence of 10 years).

Source: BBC, The Law Pages

Message supplied by: Rich @ Respect Yourself

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