In the UK there is no law stating it is illegal for a 23 year old to date a 17 year old. As you are 17 and a young adult, you are old enough to decide if you want to be in a relationship with this man. The law doesnt really talk about dating - instead, it talks about what two people do between them.

What age is illegal to date in the UK?

16 The age of consent in the UK is 16. This means that its against the law for someone to have sex with someone under the age of 16.

Can you date a 16 year old when your 18 UK?

There arent any laws around being in a non-sexual relationship where one person is under 18 and the other over. Once you turn 16 its not illegal for someone to have sex with you no matter how old they are.

Can you date a 16 year old when your 20 UK?

Is it legal for a 20 year old to date a 16 year old in the UK? Yes, it is legal, but with some exceptions, most notably where the 20 year-old is in a position of perceived power over the 16 year-old such as teacher for instance (this would probably be trainee or assistant at age 20).

Can a 16 year old date a 15 year old UK?

The law (Sexual Offences Act 2003 s. 9 – s. 13) says that you cant have sexual activity with someone under the age of 16. When you turn 16 it will just be you breaking the law because shell be having sex with someone is 16 and youll be having sex with someone who is 15.