A judge in Spain released an accused rapist after an alleged incident on international waters because the country does not have jurisdiction over the case.
Woman looks out to sea from railing of ship while on a cruise. By Lindsey Bever Lindsey Bever General assignment reporter covering national and breaking news Email Bio Follow April 15 at 2:55 PM The ocean liner was sailing Mediterranean waters, making its way toward Spain’s eastern coast.
Levante-EMV reported that after a police investigation, the man, who was identified only as an Italian citizen, was arrested. However, he was later released after a judge in Valencia determined he did not have jurisdiction over the case because the alleged sexual assault would have occurred in international waters.
Davies said when it comes to prosecuting criminal cases in international waters, the law is “vague” and “underdeveloped,” but he added that “the country of the flag comes first.” In this case, Davies said, Panama would have the first right to prosecute since the vessel is registered there. Davies said international law also permits countries to hold their citizens accountable in criminal cases, as well as seek justice for their victims. That would mean both Italy and the United Kingdom may have jurisdiction, though Davies said those countries would first have to determine whether Panama intended to prosecute. He said is not familiar with those countries’ laws.
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