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17 and 14 vs 23 and 20 years old

Why's looked more down upon when a 17 year old gets in a relationship with a 14 year old versus a 23 year old and a 20 year old? Surely if generally women mature quicker by a couple years, both would be equally looked at?

Reply 1

username1082104

Because the age of consent for sexual activity in the UK is 16. It's quite obvious.

Reply 2

User1214833

There's a huge difference in maturity between a 14 and a 17 year old.

Reply 3

Anonymous #1

Original post by ItsWhiteHat

Because the age of consent for sexual activity in the UK is 16. It's quite obvious.

So 16 and 15 years old, the 16 year old could be charged?

Reply 4

username1082104

Original post by Anonymous

So 16 and 15 years old, the 16 year old could be charged?

According to the Sexual Offences Act 2003, it is a criminal offence for any kind of sexual activity to take place between two people where one or both participants is under 16.

and this:

Original post by qwertyking

There's a huge difference in maturity between a 14 and a 17 year old.