Even though 16 is the legal age, in your opinion do you it's the right age?

It's a fair question. The age of consent has to be set somewhere, and 16 is the line the UK has drawn.

Is it perfect? Probably not for everyone. Some 16-year-olds are mature enough to make informed decisions about sex. Others aren't. A single number can't account for every individual.

But the law needs a clear line. Without one, it would be much harder to protect young people from being taken advantage of by older people. Sixteen is the age most people and lawmakers have agreed represents a reasonable point where young people can start making those decisions for themselves.

Turning 16 doesn't mean you should have sex. It means the law won't treat it as a crime if you do. There's a difference between being legally allowed to do something and being ready for it. Some countries set the age higher, some lower. Whether it feels right to you is personal.

The age of consent has to be set somewhere. In the UK, it is 16.

Is it perfect for everyone? Probably not. Some 16 year olds are ready and some are not. One number cannot work for every single person.

But the law needs a clear line. Without one, it would be much harder to protect young people from being taken advantage of.

Turning 16 does not mean you should have sex. It means the law will not treat it as a crime if you do. Being allowed to do something and being ready for it are two different things.