Age of consent

A response to the consultation on the Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

February 2008

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This booklet sets out why the age of consent in Northern Ireland should not be reduced from 17 to 16.

Sex Offences Review

February 2001

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A response by The Christian Institute to the Sex Offences Review.

Protect Girls

November 2000

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Showing why the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill is wrong to lower the age of consent for buggery on a girl.

A Summary of "Protect Girls"

November 2000

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Our four-page leaflet showing why the Government should not use the Parliament Acts to lower the age of consent for buggery.

The Case for Protecting
Girls and Boys

November 2000

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Arguing for stronger safeguards for children against the dangers of anal intercourse and abuse of trust

Lost out of Care

April 2000

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Examining plans to reduce the homosexual age of consent in the light of the North Wales child abuse scandal. This report argues for tougher safeguards if the age of consent is reduced.