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State Papers
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State Papers
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The age of consent for heterosexual intercourse at the time was, and still is, 17 years old
21 was described as "probably the age most acceptable to those who do not want decriminalisation but recognise that there is no choice"
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25 Dec 2023
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22 Dec 2023
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The Daily Poll
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21 Dec 2023
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21 Dec 2023
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11 Dec 2023
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The Morning Lead
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24 Nov 2023
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