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“The positive nature of some child-adult relations is not confined to non-Western cultures. Several of my friends – gay and straight, male and female – had sex with adults from the ages of 9 to 13. None feel they were abused. All say it was their conscious choice and gave them great joy. While it may be impossible to condone paedophilia, it is time society acknowledged the truth that not all sex involving children is unwanted, abusive and harmful,” said Tatchell. He did not name these "friends" but left himself open to speculation that he could be one of them.

“The positive nature of some child-adult relations is not confined to non-Western cultures. Several of my friends – gay and straight, male and female – had sex with adults from the ages of 9 to 13. None feel they were abused. All say it was their conscious choice and gave them great joy. While it may be impossible to condone paedophilia, it is time society acknowledged the truth that not all sex involving children is unwanted, abusive and harmful,” said Tatchell. He did not name these "friends" but left himself open to speculation that he could be one of them.

In 1998, Tatchell wrote an obituary in ''The Independent'' for '''Ian Campbell Dunn''', co-founder and leader of PIE, describing him as a hero. Tatchell wrote “''IAN DUNN was a pioneer for lesbian and gay human rights, remaining a central figure in the battle for homosexual equality - in Scotland and internationally - for 30 years... In 1974, he and Derek Ogg convened the International Gay Rights Congress in Edinburgh - the first post-war conference of homosexual emancipation movements from around the world. This congress led to the formation of the International Lesbian & Gay Association (ILGA). Now a global federation of 400 gay rights groups in 60 countries, ILGA has played a pivotal role in getting gay equality.''”  Dunn was jailed in 1984 in the UK for his pedophile activities. [See entry on [[Ian Campbell Dunn.]]

In 1998, Tatchell wrote an obituary in ''The Independent'' for '''Ian Campbell Dunn''', co-founder and leader of PIE, describing him as a hero. Tatchell wrote “''IAN DUNN was a pioneer for lesbian and gay human rights, remaining a central figure in the battle for homosexual equality - in Scotland and internationally - for 30 years... In 1974, he and Derek Ogg convened the International Gay Rights Congress in Edinburgh - the first post-war conference of homosexual emancipation movements from around the world. This congress led to the formation of the International Lesbian & Gay Association (ILGA). Now a global federation of 400 gay rights groups in 60 countries, ILGA has played a pivotal role in getting gay equality.''”  Dunn was jailed in 1984 in the UK for his pedophile activities. [See entry on [[Ian Campbell Dunn]].

In 2000, Tatchell's pressure-group Outrage succeeded in forcing the UK government to reduce the age of consent for homosexuality from 18 to 16. This was never legalized by a parliamentary vote, but was ordered by the European Court of Human Rights, and then forced through parliament by dint of using Government special powers. When their victory was announced, Tatchell's Outrage group demonstrated displaying banners saying "16 is just a start". There are photographs proving this. <ref> https://marklambert.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/what-is-peter-tatchells-agenda-really.html</ref>

In 2000, Tatchell's pressure-group Outrage succeeded in forcing the UK government to reduce the age of consent for homosexuality from 18 to 16. This was never legalized by a parliamentary vote, but was ordered by the European Court of Human Rights, and then forced through parliament by dint of using Government special powers. When their victory was announced, Tatchell's Outrage group demonstrated displaying banners saying "16 is just a start". There are photographs proving this. <ref> https://marklambert.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/what-is-peter-tatchells-agenda-really.html</ref>