A child under 13 is not legally capable of consenting to sexual activity. Any offence under the sexual Offences Act 2003 involving a child under 13 is very serious and should be taken to indicate a risk of significant harm to the child.

The following RISK ASSESSMENT MUST be carried out and considerations should be taken into account when assessing the extent to which a child (or other children) may be suffering or at risk of harm.

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http://www.brook.org.uk/content/M5_3_consenttreatment.asp