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Apparently in Germany the age of consent is 14, and if someone over 21 interacts with someone near 14, a hearing can be convened to determine whether this was j

Apparently in Germany the age of consent is 14, and if someone over 21 interacts with someone near 14, a hearing can be convened to determine whether this was justified. I heard this secondhand on Reddit, so I have no idea whether it's true, effective, or what the implications would be. But it seemed like a sensible and tidy system, if one existed. (EDIT: indeed, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_Europe#Germany https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_Europe#Germ...) I was similarly active at around 14, and it didn't really affect me much. But on the other hand, that's only a few years after it's even possible, so it's hard to grok the gravity of it. Especially at that age. You're right – it's simply hard to figure out how much protection, and where, should be applied.

mschuster91 9y ago
> I heard this secondhand on Reddit, so I have no idea whether it's true, effective, or what the implications would be. as a German, yes this is correct. Additionally: as long as both involved are >14, the parent(s) have to file a complaint, which is the reason why these cases are very rare - even for e.g. 13/15 combination (which would be illegal) I don't know any case without having to resort to Google. Both courts and the general public treat the entire matter responsibly, although the latter has shifted a bit, if one involved party is a refugee - that sends the German alt-right into a frenzy every time there is any hint of suspicion. But still, it's far, far away from what hits HN/Reddit every couple of months from the US.