Statutory rape and, in some jurisdictions, other sexual acts with an underage person is punished under what theory of liability? For this reason consent is irrelevant in these cases.

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Statutory rape is punished under strict liability, meaning that the perpetrator's intent or knowledge regarding the victim's age is irrelevant, and consent is not a defense.

Statutory Rape And, in Some Jurisdictions, Other Sexual Acts with an Underage