BrianW
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In English law, 13-16 year olds can consent to sexual activity with an adult, hence the offence 'sexual activity with a child' , which is distinct from and carries less severe sentences than rape, which requires an absence of consent (or reasonable belief thereto) for the offence to be made out. It is children who are under 13 who are not capable of giving consent.
Not sure what the position is in the States, other than it varies from State to State.
How come Adam Johnson got done for having sex with a 15 year old then?
Surely 16 is the age of consent.