A 24 year old man ‘had sex’ with a 12 year old girl. He got a sentence of 2 years and 10 months, but it has been suspended.
Why? Because the child “was an enthusiastic participant in the relationship.” That’s according to the judge.
Perhaps it’s worth reminding m’lud about the law. Children.Can’t.Consent. That makes it rape. No ifs, not buts, no maybes, no excuses.
Since when is a suspended sentence appropriate when a grown man has raped a child?
It seems the man was ‘immature’ and sexually inexperienced. Read – he wasn’t getting any. Clearly, that meant he was entitled to take a 12 year old’s body.