Do not mistake grooming as teenage infatuation, says Wanita MCA chief
The authorities must urgently secure an interim order to prevent any further contact between the suspect and the child. This is essential to ensure her safety and emotional well-being. The presence of visible kiss marks suggests clear signs of grooming and inappropriate behaviour. Wanita MCA urges the authorities to pursue charges under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act without leniency. At 14, a child is not legally or emotionally capable of giving informed consent. There is a real possibility that she may have been coerced or psychologically manipulated.
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