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Saint Lucia

Indicators

Age of Consent

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Age of sexual consent is 16 years. The national legislation provides for an exemption for first time offenders under 21 with a reasonable belief that the victim was sixteen or above.

Analysis of country legislation on age of sexual consent, 2024

Extraterritoriality & Extradition

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CSAM Definition

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Background Check Required

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National Commitments

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Child Advocacy Centers

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SEC Police Unit

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Protection Standards Travel and Tourism

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Public SEC Case Data

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