What is the age of consent in Holland? I heard 12, but surely that's not right.

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What is the age of consent in Holland? I heard 12, but surely that's not right.

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igotmeajd

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The age of consent is 16. Sexual intercourse with minors under age 12 is a criminal offense.

https://www.ageofconsent.net/world/netherlands

See also:

https://www.lehmiller.com/blog/2017/5/24/what-sex-laws-look-like-in-the-netherlands

Response last updated by CmdrK on Jun 04 2021.
Oct 19 2007, 1:02 PM

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Hetero 16

Male Gay 16

Female Gay 16

http://www.avert.org/aofconsent.htm

These ages are for personal decision. Parents may arrange marriage at younger ages thusly negating any age of consent.

Oct 19 2007, 3:32 PM

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The age of consent is 16 years, however it appears that there are some countries where the age of consent is 12.

http://www.avert.org/aofconsent.htm

Oct 19 2007, 6:54 PM

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12 appears to be the case in Mexico, and Bolivia doesn't seem to have a set age, as puberty is the criterion there. That sounds like a great thing for the lawyers.... I don't know if there is an age of consent in the Vatican City. Probably not. Source: Wikipedia.