A child, only 11 years old from Auckland, has become a father to a baby with the 36-year-old mother of his school friend.
Reports indicate that both the boy and his child are currently under government care after the school’s principal alerted the authorities.
It is alleged that the interaction between the boy and the woman initiated in April 2011, when her son was absent from school and she encouraged the boy to take the day off as well.
During that day spent at the woman’s residence, she reportedly provided him with beer before engaging in a sexual act.
Reports suggest that this sexual activity persisted for several months, with the boy reaching twelve years of age by the time the woman delivered his child.
The situation became public knowledge when the boy approached his principal at the end of the school year in 2012, expressing that he had something to admit.
“You might not be pleased with me,” the principal recounted the boy’s statement.
He revealed that he had been engaging in sexual relations with his friend’s mother, adding that “it needs to stop.”
The principal noted that the boy was “very aware” of the seriousness of the matter and determined that the inappropriate behavior had to cease.
Without hesitation, the principal reached out to Child, Youth and Family Services, stating, “We involved CYF the moment we became aware of the situation.”
This case has brought attention to the potential for women to be sexual offenders.
Additionally, it has underscored a gap in New Zealand law regarding rape, which currently allows only men to be charged with this offense.
Under existing legislation in New Zealand, rape is applicable solely when men force sex upon others.
In contrast, women who force non-consensual sexual acts can only face charges of sexual violation, although both offenses carry a maximum prison sentence of twenty years.
Justice Minister Judith Collins remarked, “This case highlights a crucial issue. I will seek advice from officials to determine if a law change is necessary.”
CYF has confirmed their involvement in a case connected to the school and that the baby has recently been placed into care.
To safeguard the identities of the boy and the baby, the name of the school has not been disclosed to the public.
