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

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Cyprus law enforcement failed to properly investigate a British teenager’s gang-rape claims by a group of Israelis in 2019, with particular focus on consent issues and biases against women. The suspects were released without charge after the woman retracted her claims, and she was convicted of public mischief before having her conviction overturned due to procedural errors. The ruling was hailed as a landmark decision for victims of sexual violence, emphasizing the importance of fair and thorough investigations in such cases.

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