Clause 16 - Sections 10 to 15: marriage exception
Sexual Offences Bill [Lords]
10:00 am
Ms Vera Baird (Redcar, Labour)
I hear what my right hon. and learned Friend says, but although we have a fixed position that a child cannot consent, tea and sympathy or affection and support from a partner can still be provided. The man can bring the child with him and give her all of that. This discussion is about sex. There is no reason why the child should be left behind, but she should not be having sex with him.