Can a 16 year old be with a 30 year old in the UK?

Russell Brand has been accused of sexually assaulting four women. He denies these accusations. In the UK, the age of consent is 16, which means it's legal for adults of any age to have consensual sex with a 16-year-old – provided they are not in a position of trust, such as their teacher.



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