Judge Causes Outrage Over What She Asked Rape Victim

A women’s rights organisation in Spain has lodged a complaint against a female judge who “humiliated” an alleged rape victim by asking whether she had tried closing her legs.

The alleged victim's account was interrupted by the magistrate when she asked: “Did you close your legs properly? Did you close off your female organs?”

The judge has been reported to the national judicial council, with The Clara Campoamor association demanding she be suspended or dismissed over the incident.

“This question is offensive, degrading and humiliating,” said Blanca Estrella, president of the Clara Campoamor association. “It shows a complete lack of professional rigour and ethical treatment of the victim."

The woman, who is five months pregnant, reported her partner to police in Vitoria, northern Spain, for “repeatedly abusing her both sexually and physically”.

She said she was "shocked" by the aggressive line of questioning. The magistrate "showed obvious disbelief of the testimony of the victim, questioned her without allowing her to answer, asking leading and offensive questions," said Ms Estrella.

The alleged victim is seeking a restraining order against the accused man. 

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