I gather the main intention of this order was, as the article says, that “anyone who tried to have intercourse with her could be charged with sexual assault or rape.”
It’s obviously an enormous restriction on her freedom. But, by analogy, mental incompetents may own a lot of money, but are not permitted to spend it independently. In common law systems, a guardian is appointed to make financial decisions. The article here doesn’t say, but perhaps under the relevant law a guardian could consent on her behalf to her having sex, after making appropriate inquiries.
animals can’t understand the risks and we happily let them continue having sex.
True, but unlike children and incompetents, animals are not people under the law. Owners of racing horses and purebred dogs restrict their sexual choices severely. Given the chance, most people would forbid mosquitoes and rats from reproducing at all, and not for their benefit.
The article here doesn’t say, but perhaps under the relevant law a guardian could consent on her behalf to her having sex, after making appropriate inquiries.
It’s a sticky wicket either way. Preventing someone from having sex is a problem, and having a state appointed pimp is a problem too. Not every question has a satisfying answer. Checks and balances seem prudent in this case.I thought of the guardian idea too, but I’d probably want some State oversight as well. Does that automatically come with guardianship of mentally incompetent adults? I have no idea what the current laws and regulations are.
I gather the main intention of this order was, as the article says, that “anyone who tried to have intercourse with her could be charged with sexual assault or rape.”
It’s obviously an enormous restriction on her freedom. But, by analogy, mental incompetents may own a lot of money, but are not permitted to spend it independently. In common law systems, a guardian is appointed to make financial decisions. The article here doesn’t say, but perhaps under the relevant law a guardian could consent on her behalf to her having sex, after making appropriate inquiries.
True, but unlike children and incompetents, animals are not people under the law. Owners of racing horses and purebred dogs restrict their sexual choices severely. Given the chance, most people would forbid mosquitoes and rats from reproducing at all, and not for their benefit.
It’s a sticky wicket either way. Preventing someone from having sex is a problem, and having a state appointed pimp is a problem too. Not every question has a satisfying answer. Checks and balances seem prudent in this case.I thought of the guardian idea too, but I’d probably want some State oversight as well. Does that automatically come with guardianship of mentally incompetent adults? I have no idea what the current laws and regulations are.