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Is it a criminal offense to be homosexual at 13?

Fynn 13 (homosexual) Is it a criminal offense to be homosexual at 13? Please answer, I'm serious.

Question submitted on 28. October 2020 by Fynn schwulbacher

Jannik says

Sexualpädagoge, Social Justice und Radical Diversity Trainer

No, homosexuality is never punishable in Switzerland. However, the age difference for sexual contact between people under the age of 16 may not exceed 3 years. This means that in your case, the other man must not be older than 16, otherwise he is liable to prosecution

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