Ignorance is no Defence

How much do young people know about the law surrounding sexual offences? Is it reasonable to expect them to avoid falling foul of complicated legislation if they don't know what the law is and how easy it is to break it? Through a modular approach, Ignorance is no Defence offers an easy to understand overview of the current sexual offences legislation in England and Wales. Arming young people with awareness of the potential consequences of their actions is the first step in protecting them from a conviction that could change their lives for all the wrong reasons. High profile cases involving "sexting" and social networks have demonstrated how unforgiving the law can be to a young person, and proved that the old saying is indeed true...Ignorance is NO Defence.