A Belgian court guilty of rape spoke with a young man, but only condemned a mild fine. He enjoyed a “high reputation” and was talented, it said in the reason. The verdict causes indignation and protests.
According to the court in Löwen, the student of gynecology raped a student after a party in November 2023. Surveillance cameras showed that the young woman was heavily drunk and their balance lost several times on the way to the suspect’s apartment.
According to the “standard” report, the accused stated that he asked her if he could have sex with her without a condom. However, this is not relevant in Belgium to assess whether it is a rape or not if a person involved is heavy alcoholic. It was also established that the student could not make a decision. The 24-year-old finally admitted that.
University clinic suspended students
The court said he had “not respected the sexual integrity of the woman” and spoke to him guilty. However, the punishment surprises: the student only had to pay 3500 euros. He has no criminal records, was still young and enjoyed “both private and professional,” said it. The convicted person has not received any mention in the criminal record.
He can continue to study for the time being. However, the university clinic, in which he worked, has temporarily suspended him. Since the verdict there have been protests in Belgium, activists and activists have started a petition against sexual violence.
The public prosecutor appealed against the verdict, so it is not final.
Source: Krone
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