The Grenada government says it intends to table legislation aimed at reducing the age of civil responsibility from 18 to 16 years, so minors will not have to seek permission from parents or guardians when they require sexual and reproductive health treatment.
The Age of Civil Legal Responsibility (Amendment Act), 2025 is listed on the Order Paper for the July 24th sitting of the House of Representatives and, if passed, will allow the minister to effect the changes.
The bill further notes that sexual and reproductive health treatment means any medical, surgical or counselling service or treatment provided to support the sexual and reproductive health of an individual, including access to contraceptive methods.
The age of sexual consent in Grenada according to the Criminal Code is 16 years.
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