varying jurisdiction

The Vatican City is under tremendous pressure to clean up its act. How was I to realise that my 'religious Architectural Posting' would coincide with the biggest international taboo incident since 'The Joy of Sex' was published in the 70's. Good lord! In view of these recent reports, I've decided to educate my fellow readers with the age of consent for various countries in the world:

• Albania - 14
• Andorra - 16
• Austria - 14
• Belarus - 16
• Belgium - 16
• Bosnia & Herzegovina - 14
• Bulgaria - 14
• Croatia - 14
• Cyprus - 17
• Czech Republic - 15
• Denmark - 15
• Estonia - 14
• Finland - 16
• France - 15
• Georgia - 16
• Germany - 14
• Greece - 15
• Hungary - 14
• Iceland - 14
• Ireland - 17
• Latvia - 16
• Lithuania - 14
• Luxembourg - 16
• Malta - 18
• Monaco - 15
• Norway - 16
• Poland - 15
• Portugal - 14
• Romania - 15
• Russia - 16
• Slovakia - 15
• Slovenia - 15
• Spain - 13
• Sweden - 15
• Switzerland - 16
• Turkey - 18
• UK - 16
• Scotland - 16
• Vatican State - 12

Yes folks, you read it right. Vatican State - 12!! Who said religion is boring and predictable...