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Rape: Are justice systems struggling in Europe?

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Court rulings on rape are still controversial, often resulting in the justice system clashing with popular opinion. The conviction of five members of "La Manada" (The Wolfpack) for abuse and not rape unleashed fury in Spain. Here's why.

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Sources:

Official sentence.

Data on violent sexual crimes recorded in the EU in 2017 by Eurostat.

Istanbul Convention Action against violence against women and domestic violence

Story by

Ana Valiente

Spanish freelance journalist based in Madrid. Currently exploring the boundless world of documentary filmmaking.

Translated from Cuando la Justicia se aleja de las víctimas de violación