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Separating Exploitation From Teen Love: Why The Debate Matters

Nepal is debating whether consensual relationships between teenagers aged 16 to 18 should be treated the same as serious sexual crimes. The proposed Romeo-Juliet Clause aims to separate teenage relationships from exploitation while keeping strict punishment for abuse and coercion. The debate now raises a bigger question: how should the law balance child protection, consent, and fairness?

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Should two teenagers in a consensual relationship be treated the same as a sexual predator? This illustration highlights Nepal's growing debate over the proposed Romeo-Juliet Clause and the future of its r@pe laws.