Can a 20 year old go out with a 16 year old UK?

Yes. The UK age of consent is 16 for both heterosexual and homosexual relationships. The exception is if the older party is in a position of authority over the younger - such as a school teacher / pupil. Originally Answered: Can a 20-year-old girl date a 16-year-old guy in the UK?



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The purpose of statutory rape laws is to help prevent teenage pregnancies. Generally speaking, an 18-year-old can date a 16-year-old provided that the relationship is not sexual. If the relationship becomes sexual, then it could be illegal depending on the state.

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