Warning DM article
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2806391/Judge-rules-22-year-old-woman-severe-learning-disability-history-abusive-relationships-does-mental-capacity-consent-sex.html#comments
Having worked with adults who have learning disabilities and having a child with ASD and developmental delays, the judges decision filled me with horror. This is a woman with an extremely low IQ who professionals have described as having the mental capacity of a young child. This is not right, she has been abused in the past, surely she is a vulnerable adult and needs protecting not exposing to harm.
I am shocked about the responses to this, from the DM readers, yes technically she is an adult, but that means nothing. More importantly, she cannot give informed consent due to her severe needs.
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Lady with severe learning disabilities ruled by judge that she can give consent to sex
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