Re: Sexual Offences Act 2003, UK

Ann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> One bit I've seen and would question is why they deem it necessary to
> >> make it illegal for adult relatives to have sex.  I don't know what
> >> the rationale behind this is.  I can't see why two consenting adults
> >> should have any limits put on their sexual activities.  People do
> >> break the law in this regard and I don't see what harm it does.
> >
> >Conceiving an incestuous baby is harmful.  Otherwise, I have to agree.
>
> Why is it?  Who is it harmful to... and every time?
>
> Ann

It is only harmful to the baby if there is some genetic disorder that
relatives might be more likely to have.

> >> I'm also wondering if the age of consent is too high and I think it
> >> will be lowered gradually over the coming years but I think it will
> >> take time.
> >
> >> Now we just have to see how the courts will act and what sentences
> >> they give.  I don't imagine much will change there and I will disagree
> >> with the sentences given.  We can give them the Act but we can't force
> >> them to use it properly.
> >
> >> Ann

The age of consent has been steadily increasing all over the world.  I have
never heard of AOC going lower anywhere in the past 20 years.