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Written question asked by Lord Ashbourne (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 1998. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 1998.


Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question
How many men were prosecuted in 1995 under Sections 5, 6 or 28 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956, for sexual intercourse with girls under the age of 16 years; and how many girls under that age were provided with contraceptives by government-funded family planning clinics, in the same year. - Inc table for men prosecuted.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
584 c167WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Children Age of consent Contraceptives Prosecutions Offences against children Sexual offences
Legislation
Sexual Offences Act 1956