Difference between revisions of "Close-in-age exemptions"
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| − | Close-in-age exemptions are exemptions from laws pertaining to [[age of consent]]. |
+ | Close-in-age exemptions are exemptions from laws pertaining to [[age of consent]]. Many jurisdictions have close-in-age exemptions in which sex is not illegal between people of similar age even if it otherwise would be. In some countries, notably the United States, these are called Romeo and Juliette laws. |
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Revision as of 02:02, 19 November 2020
Close-in-age exemptions are exemptions from laws pertaining to age of consent. Many jurisdictions have close-in-age exemptions in which sex is not illegal between people of similar age even if it otherwise would be. In some countries, notably the United States, these are called Romeo and Juliette laws.