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Authorities failed to investigate original claims of British woman accused of lying about being gang-raped on holiday

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Cyprus authorities failed to effectively investigate a British teenager's claims of gang-rape made in 2019, emphasizing their lack of consideration for her consent.
The court noted significant flaws in the investigation, including not accounting for the woman's alcohol consumption and accepting the suspects' claims without thorough inquiry.
In 2022, the Cyprus Supreme Court overturned the woman's conviction for public mischief, stating her lack of legal representation during questioning compromised the case.
Justice Abroad Director Michael Polak described the ruling as a landmark decision, emphasizing that sexual violence allegations must be handled with thoroughness and fairness.

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jurist.org

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Jerusalem Post

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Associated Press News

Cyprus failed to effectively probe British teen's rape claims, Europe's top human rights court says

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Cyprus’ law enforcement authorities failed to live up to their obligation to thoroughly and effectively investigate a British teenager’s claims that she had been gang-raped by a group of Israelis while on a 2019 vacation in a popular resort town.

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