AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062
Paper 2
Revise: Contrasting Beliefs on Sexual Relationships Before MarriageThe UK age of consent is 16, and consent means freely agreeing to sexual activity. Being legally old enough does not mean that a religion approves of sex before marriage, or that someone is obliged to have sex. Young people may experience pressure to do so, while religious beliefs may encourage them to wait.
- Revise: Human Sexuality
The age at which a person is legally old enough to agree to sexual activity. In the UK, this is 16.