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Spain

Full acquittal only fair result in Spain 'Wolf Pack' trial, says defendants' lawyer

"For us there is only room for acquittal, so any conviction, no matter how minor, would always be appealed against."

01/05/2018

Spain

#Cuéntalo: Spanish women tell their stories of #MeToo abuse, rape

The trending hashtag joins a wave of Spanish protests that came after a group of men in the so-called 'Wolf Pack' trial were cleared of rape and found guilty over the lesser charge of sexual abuse.

30/04/2018

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Thousands demonstrate in Pamplona over Spanish 'Wolf Pack' verdict

Thousands took to the streets in the Spanish city of Pamplona on Saturday to protest a ruling which saw five men cleared of gang-raping a teenager at San Fermin bull-running festival.

29/04/2018

Spain

Pamplona protesters call for justice after 'Wolf Pack' trial verdict

Thousands took to the streets of Pamplona, Spain, for the third day running to protest over the lenient sentences given to five men accused of gang raping a minor at a bull-running festival two years ago.

29/04/2018

Spain

Spanish law not the problem in ‘Wolf Pack’ case, says victim’s lawyer

Euronews spoke to the lawyer representing the victim in a controversial case that sparked protests when five men accused of gang rape were found guilty of the lesser offence of sexual abuse.

27/04/2018

Spain

Spain to review law on sexual offences

Following mass protests against the sentences handed down to a gang of sex offenders, Spain says it will review its laws on sexual offences

27/04/2018

Spain

Thousands demonstrate after Spain's 'Wolf Pack' trial

A court’s decision to clear five men of rape has led to criticism, outrage and demonstrations in cities across Spain.

26/04/2018

Spain

9-year sentence for ‘wolf pack’ sex assailants sparks outrage in Spain

People are condemning the ruling on social media, while protests are planned across the country.

26/04/2018

World News

As it happened this morning: April 27

Good morning Europe! Euronews brings you the latest news live as it happens this morning.

26/04/2018

World News

India approves death penalty for child rapists

Recent cases of child rapes have stoked protest across the country.

21/04/2018

India

Protests increase over rape cases of children in India

Eight men accused of involvement in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state appeared in court on Monday. It's the first hearing in a case that sparked nationwide outrage and criticism of the ruling party.

16/04/2018

Ireland

Thousands protest across Ireland for second day over rugby rape trial

Discontent over the handling of a high-profile rape trial involving two Ireland rugby players is showing no sign of abating as thousands of protesters took to the streets for a second day on Saturday.

31/03/2018

Ireland

Protesters rally across Ireland over handling of high-profile rape trial

A high-profile rape trial involving two Ireland rugby players has brought thousands out on to the streets across Ireland to protest the handling of the case and inspired a new 'I belive her' campaign.

29/03/2018

Germany

Life sentence for student murder in Germany

The asylum seeker claims to be from Afghanistan and the murder of the 19 year old in 2016 at Freiburg fueled a backlash against a mass migration

21/03/2018

USA

Accusers’ dad charges at Larry Nassar during sentencing hearing

Father of victims restrained in court after charging at disgraced gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

02/02/2018

France

Tariq Ramadan is 'taken into custody following rape accusations'

Prominent Islamic Studies academic Tariq Ramadan was taken into custody by French police following rape accusations, a judicial source told Reuters on Wednesday.

31/01/2018

France

French Government rallies round minister accused of rape

French Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin faces rape allegations dating back to 2009: prominent members of the Macron government have sprung to his defence.

29/01/2018

Europe News

Exhibition challenges victim-blaming rape myth

"What were you wearing?" It's a question that's often put to the victims of sexual violence. It suggests that the way they were dressed may have had something to do with the attack -- and thereby insinuates that the victim bears some responsibility.

18/01/2018

Belgium

Brussels exhibition shows 'no outfit prevents rape'

“The belief that clothing or what someone’s wearing ‘causes’ rape is extremely damaging for survivors,” exhibition organiser Delphine Goossens told Euronews.

17/01/2018

Pakistan

Pakistani TV anchor brings young daughter on air to protest rape, kill

"I want the culprit to hang and justice for Zainab," she told Euronews.

12/01/2018