Scotland had a statute that the age of consent was to be age 16—or perhaps it’s been changed to an even lower age.
“Grooming” started early there so this news shouldn’t be surprising.
More on Scotland:
“The disturbing new policy states that if a 13-year-old child is in a “safe and mutually respectful” relationship, police, teachers and social workers should maintain “confidentiality.
“However, officially the age of consent in Scotland is 16, meaning that no matter how “safe and mutually respectful” a child’s relationship may be, it could be outside the law.
https://www.eutimes.net/2022/02/scotland-accused-of-effectively-lowering-age-of-consent-to-13/