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Old 09-18-2003, 09:09 AM   #5
Tamara
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Beh, stupid. About as stupid as this:

Guardian article
Quote:
A bill due before parliament next week will make it a criminal offence for two 15-year-olds to kiss in public, the Home Office said last night.

But officials said those below the age of consent were unlikely to be prosecuted if both were enjoying the embrace.

[..]

Anne Weyman, the association's chief executive, said the bill would criminalise all consenting sexual activity among those under 16.

"This behaviour could include common petting activities such as kissing and touching, through to full sexual intercourse," she said.

[..]

"If the bill is passed without any amendments, such activity could carry a prison sentence of up to five years."
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