Call for Reevaluation of Rape Definitions and Procedures
July 3, 2025
Lawyer Lito Kariolou emphasizes the need for the Police and Legal Service to reconsider their views on rape after their condemnation by the European Court of Human Rights. She points out that a key definition of rape is the absence of consent and expresses concern over the secondary victimization suffered by the victim. The ECHR ruling deems the handling of the case unacceptable, highlighting discrimination against the applicant.