That the Parliament condemns the decision regarding the sentencing of a 19-year-old British teenager in Cyprus following her claim that she was raped by 12 Israelis; expresses concern at the justice system in Cyprus and the judge for punishing this teenager after she was reportedly questioned without access to a lawyer and forced into retracting her claim without any legal representation; stands by victims of sexual assault and rape, and acknowledges their right to report these abhorrent acts; believes in victims having the right to adequate support from the justice system and proper legal representation; sends its support to the teenager, as well as all those who have been distressed by this case; hopes that the matter is dealt with quickly and fairly, and urges the UK Government and EU to intervene and ensure that justice is sought.
Supported by:
Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson