Children's sexual health confidentiality laws

Casper · 03-13-2007, 11:01 AM

MP's war on underage sex - Parenting - AOL Lifestyle

The UK has the highest number of sexually active children aged 15 and under in Western Europe, an MP claims.

Angela Watkinson, Tory MP for Upminster, wants to give parents rights to know before their child has an abortion or contraception.

Although this may be seen as an invasion of privacy for children, the fact is that they are children so perhaps parents should be informed.

bugsy · 03-13-2007, 05:06 PM

thats putting the cart before the horse!

Bruv · 03-13-2007, 10:26 PM

Is this a general question or are you "seeing " someone ?

Casper · 03-14-2007, 10:51 AM

Hypothetically now, if your daughter fell pregnant at 14 and she wanted to have am abortion, do you think you ought to be informed by the child’s doctor about the issue or should she have the lawful right to privacy?

Sweetpea · 03-14-2007, 05:58 PM

Untill she hits 16, yes.

Bruv · 03-14-2007, 10:53 PM

I am very old fashioned.....I think.
How can a child not be criminally responsible until ? 16 ?
Or at least sexually active legally , and expect privacy ?

Casper · 03-14-2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruv

I am very old fashioned.....I think.
How can a child not be criminally responsible until ? 16 ?
Or at least sexually active legally , and expect privacy ?

A person aged under 10 is regarded as doli incapax, that is, he is incapable of crime.

I'm sorry Bruv, I don't think I understand your point. What did you mean?

Bruv · 03-15-2007, 06:34 PM

A young person is under parental control and under the age of consent until they reach the age of 16 ?

So anything that concerns their welfare should be made available to their parents, including contraception and abortion.
The same child taking a school trip must have their guardian sign over their medical care.
Medical confidentiality muddies the waters....there should be no such confidentiality for under age children

Casper · 03-16-2007, 06:00 PM

O.k, I was confused about your point on age of criminal responsibility which was wrong.

Apart from that, what you say is totally true and it's a good point. Anyone object?

Bruv · 03-16-2007, 07:22 PM

The parting shot "Anyone object" ?

Who do you think you are Casper?
This is not a commitee, you are not the Chairman...sorry Chair Person