'We Need a Staggered Age of Sexual Consent'

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Novara Media

Should the age of consent be staggered? Ash Sarkar argues that at 16, people are old enough to want to explore sex, but they should still be protected from coercion and manipulation by people who are much older. She argues that the dynamic between partners affects their ability to make an informed choice – and the law should reflect that.