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Nepal Weighs Romeo Juliet Clause in Rape Law to Shield Consensual Teenage Couples Sparks Concern
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- Nepal considering 'Romeo-Juliet Clause' in rape law to exempt consensual teenage relationships (ages 16-18) with age gap ≤3 years from statutory rape charges.
- Currently, any sexual relationship involving someone under 18 is classified as statutory rape regardless of consent.
- Proposal has gained traction due to increasing court cases involving teenage couples.
- Child rights and women's rights activists have raised concerns about potential risks to protections for minors.
- Published 2026-05-20.
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