ECtHR ruling rightly highlights Napa rape case failings
The case of X v Cyprus attracted worldwide attention as it highlights the plight of rape complainants
In a judgement last Thursday in the application of X v Cyprus, the ...
Ayia Napa gang rape trial: British woman testifies
The British woman who reported being gang raped while on holiday in Ayia Napa took the stand at Famagusta criminal court this week.
The hearing took place behind closed doors ...
Ayia Napa gang rape trial gets underway, DNA report requested
The Ayia Napa gang rape trial began with an adjournment at Famagusta criminal court on Thursday, after the defence lawyers said key documentation had not been submitted to them, including ...
British woman’s rape case to be taken to ECHR
The legal team of the British woman who alleges that she was gang raped in Ayia Napa in 2019 is taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
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Police to improve protocols for dealing with gender-based violence
Police are to revise their protocols with a step-by-step procedure for the handling of gender-based violence to ensure female victims receive the right treatment and psychological support, Justice Minister Stephie ...
Handling of Napa rape case highlights ‘systemic sexism’
Cyprus’ legal system was tested and failed in its handling of the 2019 Ayia Napa gang rape case concerning a British woman, the chairwoman of the House human rights committee said ...
Supreme Court’s bizarre split in rape case
From being a gang-rape victim, the complainant was interviewed as a suspect
By Alper Ali Riza
By a majority of two to one the Supreme Court of Cyprus quashed the ...
Police to review their handling of Napa rape case
Police on Wednesday said they will investigate whether mistakes were made in their handling of the 2019 Ayia Napa gang rape case after the supreme court overturned the conviction of the ...
Appeal against conviction of British teen in Napa rape case heard by top court (Updated)
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its decision on whether to uphold or remove the conviction of a young British woman who was handed a suspended four-month prison sentence last ...
September appeal hearing for British teen in Napa rape case
An appeal hearing in the case of the British teenager found guilty of public mischief after reporting a gang rape in July 2019 will be go before the Supreme Court in ...
Additional witness testimonies in Napa rape case rejected
The British woman convicted of lying over being gang raped in Ayia Napa in 2019 had her application to produce two witness testimonies rejected, her lawyer confirmed to the Cyprus Mail.
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