by – L. Richardson
In a shocking turn of events, the Spanish Court Outrage: Gypsy Minor Sexual Abuse Scandal Acquittal has sparked nationwide fury and exposed deep flaws in the legal system’s handling of child protection cases. 1 2 A recent acquittal ruling by a Spanish court has ignited a firestorm of Outrage Over the Spanish Court’s Pro-Abuser Verdict, revealing a catastrophic Failure of Justice in a Minor’s Sexual Abuse Case where Cultural Excuses in Gypsy Abuse Scandal were used to exculpate the perpetrator. 1 2
Spain’s Legal System Betrays Child Protection laws as the court astonishingly cited the accused’s cultural background to justify Illegal Consent Under Spanish Law, triggering a National Backlash Against the Gypsy Cultural Defense used in this Sexual Abuse and Misuse of Cultural Norms case. 1 2 The Public Demand for Justice in Child Abuse Case has intensified, with rights groups condemning the verdict’s shocking disregard for the nation’s age of consent legislation. 1 2
The Outrageous Ruling
Scandal Unveiled:
Last week, the Provincial Court of Ciudad Real acquitted a 20-year-old man who impregnated a 12-year-old Romani girl with twins in 2022, despite Spanish law prohibiting minors under 16 from consenting to sex. The court found the intercourse was “consensual,” justifying the decision by stating, “in Romani culture, this is normal behavior.” 5 6
Judicial Failure:
The provincial court delivered a full acquittal, saying “there was no controversy” since the relationship fell within the Romani community’s cultural norms, where sexual intercourse and marriage can be familiar at a young age. 5 The judges emphasize the consensual nature of the relationship between the man and the girl, noting she could appear as old as 15 both “physically and in her behavior.” 5
Ridiculous Justifications:
A psychological report was presented to support the argument, indicating the minor had normal development and did not view her situation as abuse, describing her as “happy with the situation.” 5 The court referenced a Spanish penal code statute allowing sexual intercourse under 16 to exclude criminal liability if the age difference is minimal and individuals are lost in maturity. 5
Furious Reactions and Legitimate Criticism
National Fury:
The acquittal sparked nationwide outrage, with the ruling being met with protests in cities across Spain, where crowds chanted “Yo te creo” — “I believe you” — about the victim. 7 Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo said the verdict created “insecurity among women.” 7 The more lenient verdict and their release became a national scandal, triggering the country’s own #MeToo movement and furor that triggered a review of Spain’s sex crimes laws. 8
Protection Denied:
Rights groups condemned the verdict’s shocking disregard for the nation’s age of consent legislation, which prohibits sexual relations with minors under 16. 1 2 “The Penal Code does not exclude the protection of Romani minors,” said Beatriz Micaela Carrillo of Spain’s Ministry of Equality. “Otherwise, it would imply that abusing or assaulting Romani girls has few legal consequences.” 15
Cultura Consequences:
The rulings were criticized for fomenting negative stereotypes and promoting an “anti-Gypsy vision” by declaring child abuse as usual in Romani culture. 15 Sara Giménez of Spain’s Gypsy Secretariat Foundation slammed the rulings, saying: “Gipsy culture does not include abuse or the violation of rights…these rulings foment negative stereotypes that are really damaging.” 15
Legal and Societal Backlash
Dangerous Precedents:
The controversial rulings set a dangerous legal precedent by allowing cultural norms to override Spain’s age of consent laws, potentially enabling the sexual abuse of minors under the guise of cultural traditions. 21 The courts’ decisions drew sharp criticism from government officials and rights groups for fomenting negative stereotypes and an “anti-Gypsy vision” by declaring child abuse as no mal in Romani culture. 21
Impact on Spanish Integrity:
The verdicts raised severe concerns about Spain’s commitment to protecting minors and upholding the integrity of its legal system. 21 Beatriz Micaela Carrillo of Spain’s Ministry of Equality stated, “The Penal Code doesn’t exclude the protection of Romani minors. Otherwise, it would imply that abusing or assaulting Romani girls has few legal consequences.” 21
Debate on Consent Laws:
The rulings reignited debates on Spain’s consent laws and the need for comprehensive reforms to ensure robust protection for minors. 21 22 Sara Giménez of Spain’s Gypsy Secretariat Foundation slammed the rulings, saying, “Gypsy culture does not include abuse or the violation of rights…these rulings foment negative stereotypes that are really damaging.” 21 Experts emphasized the importance of education and empowering youth to recognize violations of bodily integrity and consent. 22
Conclusion
The Spanish court’s acquittal of a 20-year-old man charged with continuous sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl is a blatant miscarriage of justice that cannot be tolerated. By citing the perpetrator’s Romani cultural background as a justification for the heinous act, the court has not only betrayed the fundamental rights of the minor victim but also perpetuated harmful stereotypes and enabled the normalization of child abuse under the guise of cultural traditions. This outrageous ruling is a slap in the face of Spain’s laws and a gross violation of the nation’s commitment to protecting its youth.
The court’s failure to uphold the age of consent laws and its appalling dismissal of the victim’s plight is utterly reprehensible. The notion that sexual abuse of minors is somehow acceptable within Gypsy culture is a repugnant lie that must be vehemently rejected. This case has exposed the Spanish legal system’s catastrophic failure to safeguard the rights of the most vulnerable, and the public outrage is justified. We cannot stand idly by while the safety and well-being of our children are compromised by misguided cultural relativism and a blatant disregard for the rule of law. The time for action is now, and the Spanish authorities must take immediate steps to rectify this travesty of justice and ensure that such abhorrent rulings never occur again.
References
[1] – https://e-justice.europa. u/35998/EN/rights_of_minors_in_court_proceedings?SPAIN&member=1
[2] – https://www.omct.org/site-resources/legacy/spainchildren2002.pdf
[3] – https://www.newsweek.com/spain-child-rape-sex-assault-verdicts-acquittal-romani-roma-gypsy-1907576
[4] – https://www.rt.com/news/ 8706-gypsy-culture-minors-sex/
[5] – https://www.newsweek.com/spain-child-rape-sex-assault-verdicts-acquittal-romani-roma-gypsy-1907576 [6] – https://www.rt.com/news/598706-gypsy-culture-minors-sex/
[8] – https://www.rt.com/news/598706-gypsy-culture-minors-sex/
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[11] – https://www.wral.com/spanish-court-upholds-controversial-wolf-pack-conviction/18042000/
[15] – https://www.newsweek.com/spain-child-rape-sex-assault-verdicts-acquittal-romani-roma-gypsy-1907576
[17] – https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-194106
[20] – https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265907477_NATIONAL_INTEGRITY_SYSTEM_ASSESSMENT_SPAIN
[21] – https://www.newsweek.com/spain-child-rape-sex-assault-verdicts-acquittal-romani-roma-gypsy-1907576
[22] – https://europe.ippf.org/stories/legislating-path-consent-spains-yes-means-yes-law
[23] – https://apnews.com/article/spain-internet-children-safety-cc1f39e403b8b333979794f5e79be23d
[24] – https://www.unicef-irc.org/portfolios/documents/439_spain.htm
[25] – https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-04-16/spain-approves-pioneering-child-protection-law.html
[26] – https://www.omct.org/site-resources/legacy/spainchildren2002.pdf
[27] – https://www.infowars.com/posts/sex-with-minors-is-part-of-gypsy-culture-spanish-court-rules/
[28] – https://www.rt.com/news/598706-gypsy-culture-minors-sex/
[29] – https://www.rt.com/news/595156-epstein-pedophile-island-visitors-revealed/
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