Lawyer Requests Intervention After Rape Allegation in Prison
October 9, 2025
A lawyer representing a convict who reported being raped in prison is requesting the intervention of the President of the Republic to protect her client's rights. In her letter, she highlights serious shortcomings by the prison administration and the police that violate her client's rights. She also calls for the appointment of an independent criminal investigator and immediate administrative measures to protect witnesses. The lawyer emphasizes that continuing to detain her client exposes him to danger. The President's intervention is deemed essential to safeguard the rights of prisoners.