Teacher who had sex with 16-year-old student she believed was above age of consent is jailed for one year
The woman was given a three-year term with the final two suspended.
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The woman was given a three-year term with the final two suspended.
The issue was raised after lawmakers said French laws allowed two men to escape rape charges.
The digital age of consent in Ireland is 13.
The age of consent is also to remain at 17.
That’s according to a report from the Oireachtas Justice Committee published yesterday.
Lowering of the age of consent from 17 to 16 is being discussed by ministers today.
Cabinet is expected to discuss lowering the age of consent to sex from 17 to 16. Do you agree with this?
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It’s reported this morning that the government will next week consider laws reducing the age from 17 to 16. Should it?
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