Alabama’s age of medical consent is rising from 14 to 16 beginning October 1, following the passage of amendments and additions to existing age of consent state laws in the 2025 legislative session.

India’s highest court is to decide whether the age of consent for sexual activity should be lowered, in a landmark case that has sparked fierce debate across the country. Lawyers petitioned the ...

The Supreme Court is examining whether India’s age of consent should be lowered from 18 to 16 to reflect adolescent realities. Studies show over 20% of POCSO cases involve consensual teenage ...