Crimes Act 1961, s 134
This depends on what happened exactly and the age of the other person involved.
If the other person was under 17 years of age, and you consented to having sex, the police might not think it’s in the best interests of either of you to charge them with an offence.
But, if they were 17 or older, they could be charged because it is a criminal offence to have sex with someone under 16 years of age, even if you said you consented. The police are more likely to get involved if there is a large age gap and they think you may have been pressured into having sex.
If you didn’t consent to having sex, the other person has committed a crime. If this has just happened to you, you should talk to someone you trust, or contact any of the following free support services:
Victim Support 0800 842 846
Rape Crisis 0800 88 33 00
Youthline 0800 37 66 33
and your nearest Community Law Centre for legal advice.