"There is no compelling reason to keep the age of consent in Northern Ireland at 17, the justice minister has said."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/nort … 187037.stm
Here in the US, there are many different ages of consent. They vary by state. But why would you lower the age after 50 years?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/nort … 187037.stm
Here in the US, there are many different ages of consent. They vary by state. But why would you lower the age after 50 years?