Change the legal age of consent to intercourse to 18
To change the legal age of sexual consent to 18 instead of 16
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Amend age-of-consent laws to protect those under 21
Currently, the age-of-consent in England and Wales is 16, with only a handful of exceptions. I believe this is woefully inadequate, as 16-20-year-olds are still maturing, and can still be taken advantage of by older adults.
Reduce the Age of Majority from 18 to 16
The Government should amend the Family Law Reform Act 1969 and/or other current legislation so that the Age of Majority is reduced from 18 to 16.
Change The Legal Gambling age to 16
I think that the legal gambling age should be lowered to 16, especially when you can get a job at 15.
Change the law to allow under 16's to be recognised as victims of domestic abuse
We want the government to amend the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 so children under 16 who experience abuse at the hands of a parent or partner can be legally recognised as victims of domestic abuse. Every child affected deserves to be heard, protected, and supported in law and through services.
Lower the legal driving age to 14 years old
Lower the legal driving age of a category B vehicle to 14 years of age
Change the legal age of consent to intercourse to 18
To change the legal age of sexual consent to 18 instead of 16
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Amend age-of-consent laws to protect those under 21
Currently, the age-of-consent in England and Wales is 16, with only a handful of exceptions. I believe this is woefully inadequate, as 16-20-year-olds are still maturing, and can still be taken advantage of by older adults.
Reduce the Age of Majority from 18 to 16
The Government should amend the Family Law Reform Act 1969 and/or other current legislation so that the Age of Majority is reduced from 18 to 16.
Change The Legal Gambling age to 16
I think that the legal gambling age should be lowered to 16, especially when you can get a job at 15.
Change the law to allow under 16's to be recognised as victims of domestic abuse
We want the government to amend the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 so children under 16 who experience abuse at the hands of a parent or partner can be legally recognised as victims of domestic abuse. Every child affected deserves to be heard, protected, and supported in law and through services.
Lower the legal driving age to 14 years old
Lower the legal driving age of a category B vehicle to 14 years of age