Child consensual sex ruling welcomed

[James]

Two organisations working with abused children have welcomed a court ruling against the criminalisation of consensual sexual acts between teenagers.

The judgment by the High Court in Pretoria was a victory, the Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children, and Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (Rapcan) said on Wednesday.

"Children will no longer be unnecessarily exposed to the criminal justice system and will again be able to seek advice and...read more here: Child consensual sex ruling welcomed

 

[simon]

Does this have any impact to the age limit for sex before it becomes statutory rape. I sure hope not.