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This tag covers a High Court case where a man with a low IQ of 48 and moderate learning difficulties was banned from having sex by a judge. The local council argued his 'vigorous sex drive' was inappropriate and that he did not understand his actions, leading to legal proceedings to restrict his relationship. The thread discusses the complex issue of consent and legal rights for individuals with intellectual disabilities, highlighting the tension between personal freedoms and protective measures.
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High Court bans man with low IQ from having sex
A man with a low IQ has been banned from having sex by a High Court judge after his local council claimed his ‘vigorous sex drive’ was inappropriate. The 41-year-old, known only as Alan, was in a relationship with a man and told officials ‘it would make me feel happy’ for it to continue...- cybercore
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