Commons vote ignores public opinion on NI age of consent
The House of Commons has voted to lower the age of consent in Northern Ireland from 17 to 16 in spite of opposition from a majority of local politicians and the public.
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Public opinion ignored as NI age of consent lowered to 16
The Government at Westminster has today ignored the will of the people of Northern Ireland and its elected representatives by pushing ahead with plans to lower the age of consent.