A retired judge says teaching all young children about consent is key to preventing sex attacks.
Sex education should be mandatory in Northern Ireland's primary schools, the retired judge who led reforms of rape trials has said.He said teaching all young children about consent would be key to preventing sex attacks.He reinforced his support for the government imposing a curriculum on schools for children as young as five.
Sir John's wide-ranging interview was part of a broader Spotlight programme featuring the family of the late rugby star turned unionist politician David Tweed. As victims of sexual abuse, Lorraine and Amanda waived their legal right to anonymity following Tweed's death, along with their three sisters Victoria, Catherine and Jamiee-Leigh.Sir John spoke generally in the programme about problems within the justice system, particularly from the perspective of alleged victims.
However, other areas of the Gillen Review are yet to come to fruition - including the issue around relationships and sex education in schools.
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