I was reading the Toronto Star (Canadian Paper) and it had an article about some famous teacher charged with having sex with a 14 yr old student.
But then it said that sex between an adult and a child 14 yrs old and over is LEGAL as long as the adult is not in a position of authority over her.
Do you think its a misprint on the papers part cause I dont think its legal. Does anyone know or is this craziness true?
2007-06-13 00:41:53 · 9 answers · asked by NightSlayer 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Remember ADULT is someone is 18 and over. So we are not talking a 14 yr old with a 16 yr old. But rather according to the paper... a 14 yr old with a 41 yr old.
2007-06-13 00:53:30 · update #1
http://www.thestar.com/article/224262
4th paragraph from the bottom
2007-06-13 00:54:42 · update #2
The Criminal Code does not now criminalize consensual sexual activity with or between persons 14 or over, unless it takes place in a relationship of trust or dependency, in which case sexual activity with persons over 14 but under 18 can constitute an offence, notwithstanding their consent. Even consensual activity with those under 14 but over 12 may not be an offence if the accused is under 16 and less than two years older than the complainant. The exception, of course, is anal intercourse, to which unmarried persons under 18 cannot legally consent, although both the Ontario Court of Appeal(3) and the Quebec Court of Appeal(4) have struck down the relevant section of the Criminal Code.
2007-06-13 00:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by QueenLori 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The age of consent for sexual activity in Canada is 14. Under Canadian law, 14-year-olds are legally considered consenting adults. Moreover, in Canada, consensual activity with those over 12 may not be an offense if the accused is under 16 and less than two years older than the complainant. The exception is anal intercourse, to which unmarried persons under 18 cannot legally consent according to national law, although provincial laws may vary.
2007-06-13 00:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by The Happy Atheist 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on what your state or country considers "The Age of Consent", meaning the age a person can make rational informed decisions about sex or procreation. This only applies when one potential partner is appreciably old than the other. If one partner is past the age of consent and the other is not, this is considered "statuatory rape" in most places.
States in the US have different ages of consent, some as low as 15, some as high as 18, but personally, 14 seems a little too young to be considered "rational and informed".
The age of sexual consent should be tied to drinking age, voting age, etc. If you are too young to enter into a legally binding contract, you are too young for a sexual relationship.
2007-06-13 00:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is not any regulation against relationship somebody in Canada. Age of consent rules basically be conscious to sexual habit. even regardless of the undeniable fact that... First, if everybody unearths out, they're going to anticipate you're and make contact with the police. harmless or no longer, you will a minimum of be talking with the police. The police might % to easily interview you at artwork or in front of your mothers and dads. 2nd, at that age, her or the police could attempt corruption of a minor, custodial interference, or baby endangerment costs on you. returned, actual or no longer, you would be busy with the police. third, there are various criminal issues her mothers and dads (or others) can do. submitting a restraining order, deliver a letter on your boss, telephone your land lord, submit "in case you spot this lady call..." posters around your community, and so on. All completely criminal and assured to work out you unemployed and a social pariah.
2016-10-09 02:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
different areas have different age limits that consent is ok so yes it possible that in that area the age of consent is 14 i know its not impossible because there are states here in america that age of consent is 14
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:AOCWorldMap.png
here is a map of worldwide age of consent laws and sure enough ALL of canada IS AGE 14..what i personally find gross is some areas are as low as age 12
2007-06-13 00:51:49 · answer #5 · answered by little78lucky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isnt it pedophilia?
I think pedophilia is a crime under child abuse, but im not sure in canada if it is.
2007-06-13 00:49:27 · answer #6 · answered by Aj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if its technically legal, its simply not right.
2007-06-13 01:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Paul F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not legal, must have been a misprint.
2007-06-13 00:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if your are a UN Peacekeeper.
2007-06-13 01:01:19 · answer #9 · answered by Zee HatMan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋