Regulating adolescent sexuality: English and Scottish approaches compared.

Regulating adolescent sexuality: English and Scottish approaches compared.

Summary: Explores why consensual sexual activity between adolescents is still criminalised in sexual offences legislation despite the recognition that this will not lead to prosecution and is not considered criminal activity. Looks at the development and reform of sexual offences legislation in England and Scotland. Identifies five problems with this method of prosecutor discretion and argues that legislators should engaging a discussion of when adolescent sexual behaviour is of public concern.