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Originally Posted by Nehkara
It was this possibility for abuse that had this law defeated the first time. Previously a 16 year old could be charged and convicted for having sex with a 15 year old. This law is fine. It says that if the older of two partners is "less than five years older", then they are exempt.
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When the Tories introduced this bill back when the Libs were in power, they had a similiar age guarantee. I cannot say for certain if it was the same as this one but it would have protected from this kind of situation, so that arguement doesnt fly. And even if that was the case the Libs could have introduced an amendment to include such a provision. But.... they didn't, they were happy with 40 year olds having sex with 14 year olds.