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Age of consent laws

Variation in age-of-consent provisions across countries

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Jan 19, 2026

Which countries explicitly define a 'child' as under 18 in pornography statutes?

International instruments and model laws pushed a clear standard—“child” = anyone under 18—for sexual‑exploitation and child‑pornography rules, but national statutes vary in wording and scope; the EU ...

Jan 9, 2026

Could a 16 year old from Scotland date a 19 year old from Texas if nothing sexual is in the relationship until the 16 year old is 17?

A 16‑year‑old in Scotland can legally consent to sex under Scots law, but Texas sets the age of consent at 17, so sexual activity involving a 19‑year‑old who is subject to Texas law while the younger ...