Thus, the age of the people involved is important, as is the nature of the relationship between them.
Chloë, who is 12 years old and is in a healthy relationship with her boyfriendAnthony, who is 13 years old, can have sexual relations with him if both of them consent in a free and informed manner.
However, she cannot have sexual relations with Logan, who is 11 years old,because children under the age of 12 cannot consent to sexual activities under any circumstances. Even if Logan wants to participate in such activities with Chloë, she cannot do so with him without committing a criminal offence.
Catherine, who is 15 years old, is the babysitter of Jeremy, who is 13 years old. She cannot engage in sexual activities with him, even if they both appear to consent. Jeremy’s consent to this type of activity is not valid, since Catherine is in a position of authority with respect to him.
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Legal brief *
December
2021
Number
10
Text prepared by Me Annie-Pier Babineau
* The information set out in this document is not a legal interpretation.
The masculine is used to designate persons solely in order to simplify the text.