What you can do
Sexual offences
The current law in England and Wales
Sexual Offences Act 2003
The Act, introduced in 2003, applies to sexual offences regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. It makes sexual activity in a public place unlawful if it takes place in an area where other people are likely to see, and introduced a new offence of 'sexual activity in a public lavatory'.
Age of consent
The age of consent refers to the age at which you can legally have sex. In England, Scotland and Wales the age of consent is 16, whether you're lesbian, gay, bi or straight.
'Sex' means penetrative sex, oral sex or masturbating together.