In response to Re: moral dilemma? IT IS AGAINST THE LAW!!! (Clyde)

Clyde, this is about the UK, and I would imagine that Aus, Canada and other commonwealth realms having a pretty similar legal system is about the same too.

In Britain, a sexual relationship between a teacher and a student under 18 IS

as it is classed as a "breach of trust" offence. Above that, it is perfectly legal, but there is a good chance it will result in the teacher losing his job and having a seriously hard time finding a new one!

So there it is, in a nutshell. Apart from the bible bashing USA, in other western countries if the girl is under 18 only is it a "crime". If she is over 18 the worst that could happen to the teacher is he will lose his job and would be unlikely allowed to continue in the teaching profession. He would still be free to maintain the relationship however, no law whatsoever against that. At 18, a woman, so no problem at all.

I have included some links below for further reference.

http://www.kent.ac.uk/hr-equalityanddiversity/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/advice/factfile_az/teacher_fancying_your_teacher

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7653326.stm

http://www.lge.gov.uk/lge/core/page.do?pageId=120242

I could post more, but rather tired. I am sure Silverboy can inform on aussie law regarding this matter.

Regards
SMGS