Everything you need to know about the controversial Cyprus gang-rape case.
today after being found guilty of lying about gang-raped at the end of last year. The 19-year-old teenager can now return to England.
“We will be seeking an expedited appeal to the Supreme Court of Cyprus and we will also be considering going to the European Court of Human Rights,”“We do not feel we have had justice in terms of how the trial progressed, the manner in which it was conducted, the initial police investigation and the fact that we feel she did not receive a fair trial.”
The woman then retracted her claims in a written confession after an eight-hour police interrogation. But her defence lawyers said this happened under duress and without any legal representation. Protestors from Cypriot protest group the Network Against Violence Against Women filled the courtroom as the verdict was given, chanting “we are here, we believe you”.
Many linked the case to a broader trend towards victim blaming that prevents so many rape survivors from ever finding justice.Many people also shared information on the handling of the original rape charge, and the written confession that occurred as a result.
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