Extend sexual offences relating to under 13s to apply to all children under 16

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Extend sexual offences relating to under 13s to apply to all children under 16

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Currently there are specific sexual offences for under 13s for rape, sexual assault and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, but these do not cover children aged 13 to 15, despite them being under the age of consent.

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The Government should extend the scope of sexual offences relating to under 13s so that they apply to all children under the age of 16, the age at which a person can consent to sex.

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