No lowering of age of consent

Published January 17 2013 inSexual Health
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The Number 10 Policy unit has made suggestions including lowering the age of consent to 14 and allowing public nudity as changes to personal freedoms, but these have been dismissed by Prime Minister David Cameron as not yet suitable for the UK, and this has been agreed by Nick Clegg, whose spokesperson said that it had had no political input into it.

 

The age of consent for heterosexual sex has been 16 since 1875, but many people argue that the criminalisation of sex below this age makes it harder for young people to access birth control, sexual health advice and other safeguards that could be put in place.

Better2Know believes that regular STD testing is important if you have had any unprotected sex.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mike has been delivering world class Sexually Transmitted Infections testing services to Better2Know patients around the world for over ten years. He has written extensively on the subject, including numerous blogs for Better2Know which are designed to demystify the complex intricacies of sexual health testing. Mike wants to help his readers understand the risks they take in their daily sexual lives and provide the information they need when choosing an STI or STD test in a clear, concise and understandable way. Mike is particularly interested in writing about viral STIs like HIV and Hepatitis, as these infections can have a devastating impact on people’s lives if they are not diagnosed quickly. Only through being well informed can you best care for your health, and Mike is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience to help you and all his readers lead a happier, healthier life.