Should the UK raise the age of consent to 18?

Question

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1461834.ece

I think yes, if a 16 is legally a child why should they be allowed to partake in adult activities, also the age of consent has been 16 since 1885 isn't it about time for a change?

Answer 1

i think it should be raised to at least 18

Answer 2

I think so too. If a 16 year old can do adult-time for a crime they should be able to partake in adult Activities.

Answer 3

16 is the legal age for what?  you have not said??

if you meen it is legal for them to have s*x at the age of 16, no i do not think they should raise the age because if 2 people want to have s*x they are going to do it anyway, weather, it be 12, or 16. Even if the police found out (which is highly unlikely) all they would do is check weather they both want to do it and not being forced into it, and that they are taking contraception. After all there are many places where children can get condomns, contraception pills, etc.  for free from the age of 12, e.g. schools and docters.