Where are Britain’s youngest parents now – from 12-year-old mum’s third pregnancy to paternity shock and jailed for theft
He was just 11 when he impregnated his 15-year-old neighbour Emma Webster.
The couple were neighbours in the village of Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, when they began a sexual relationship. It is not designed to criminalise young people and there is no intention to prosecute people under the age of 16 where both mutually agree and where they are of a similar age.Therefore any sexual activity with someone under 13 is illegal and considered rape, sexual abuse or assault.Children aged 13-15 are therefore unlikely to be prosecuted as long as there isn't a large age difference between partners and sex is consensual.
"I can’t imagine life without her. Even though I was only 12, the minute she was put in my arms I just felt overwhelmed with love for her."Charlotte Maddox didn't know she was pregnant aged 13 until she went into labourCharlotte Maddox was just 13 when she dismissed pains as a tummy bug after being impregnated by a 15-year-old boy.In 2006, she was shocked when she went into labour."That was the first time I realised I was pregnant and about to become a mum.
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