Swiss Child Abuse Cases Often Dropped Due to Insufficient Victim Statements

In Switzerland, nine out of ten child abuse proceedings are reportedly dropped because victim statements are deemed insufficient to substantiate the allegations, prompting calls for legal reforms from lawyers and experts.

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Swiss Child Abuse Cases Often Dropped Due to Insufficient Victim Statements

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