Consensual sex between adults is illegal if they have an intellectual disability

WHEN is sex illegal? That is, normal, consensual sex between adults? Sex that is an act of love, as part of a loving relationship? Never, I thought.

But if you agree with me, that sex is a part of life, and fundamental to a relationship between two people who love each other, you’d be wrong.

There is one group of adults in Ireland for whom sexual expression is illegal. It’s taboo. Forbidden by law. Punishable by imprisonment.