More than 8,000 people in Iceland have signed a petition demanding an independent review of how the country’s justice system handles cases of sexual and gender-based violence. The petition says the review is needed to address concerns about victims’ treatment, legal standards and public trust, as first reported by RÚV English.
A support group for survivors of sexual violence said public outrage over a recent Court of Appeal decision is understandable. However, the specific details of the ruling that sparked this reaction have not been publicly disclosed. The statement from the support group reflects the widespread frustration expressed in the petition.
