Professor Eva Pajkrt:

I would like to comment on that in the same way as I commented on the issues of incest and rape. If, as doctors, we see these young girls, we always try to address these things. We had 83 teenagers under 15 last year. It is below 100 and has been dropping. If we think there is a problem, we will always seek assistance or will try to figure out what is going on and see if there is a way of helping the girl. If the girl in question has actually been the victim of incest, for instance, and there is a threat to her life if she comes out with it or if she says she is pregnant - this is what we are talking about. The majority of girls under 15 will probably come with their mum or dad or both. There are scenarios, however. I think the Deputy can imagine them as well as I can. In such scenarios, the doctor really thinks that if he discloses the matter to the outside world it will endanger the life of the girl. In such a scenario, that danger outweighs the possible benefit of seeking help, advice and support from the parents or guardians.