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Old 10-09-2004, 17:43   #9
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Re: Recent Court Cases.

I totally agree that this pervert should be imprisoned (or castrated). Sadly there are plenty of these people around, several in the Hyndburn area that I am aware of.

The first case also disturbs me. How can a 12 year old child give consent to sex. I ponder this every time one of these girls is unfortunate enough to end up on the delivery suite. I know that kids are more cluey now, but as far as I'm aware the age of consent in this country is still 16. Did this judge order tests to check 'Gillick competence,' who brought forward the complaint (I would assume it was the girl's parents) Does a 12 year old really fully understand what sex entails emotionally and physically? Does a 12 year old have any idea how to protect herself from pregnancy and STI's and where to get that protection from? If she doesn't understand about these things how can she be classed as competent to make the decision to willingly have sex?

Just a few general wonderings on my part there.....
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