In fresh years, reports of force in public swimming pools in Germany have been increasing. Unfortunately, 1 of the most moving cases that has late occurred is the rape that occurred in Brunswick. A 15-year-old Syrian committed rape on a 12-year-old girl, and a shocking event was not revealed to the public for 3 weeks.
Hiding the fact by Service
The dramatic event took place on August 10. As it turns out, the local police did not inform the media or the public about the crime, what happened to the wave of criticism. It was only 3 weeks after the incidental that the case came to light thanks to a reader who submitted to the editorial board “Braunschweiger Zeitung” with key information.
The police explained their silence with the young age of the victim, which would prompt them to keep full discretion in the case. However, many people question this argument, claiming that specified a long deficiency of information can foster an incorrect approach to protecting victims and their families.
Prosecutor’s proceedings
Local D.A. confirmed he's investigating rape charges. "It is undisputed that sexual intercourse has taken place, as medical examinations have shown," the prosecutor's spokesperson said. However, he pointed out that "the precise course of events" remained unclear and the investigation was ongoing.
Unofficial information referred to as ‘Braunschweiger Zeitung’ shows that the Syrian was first harassing the girl in the water and then following her to the locker room. In the locker room, he dragged the victim to 1 of the dressing rooms where rape was to take place.
Social reactions and safety questions
The case sparked a immense stir in Germany and again raised questions about safety in public pools. The increase in force and sexual crime in recreational areas, specified as swimming pools, is of concern to both citizens and politicians.
Are these crimes the consequence of insufficient protection in public places, or is the problem deeper, in the absence of adequate integration of young people from different cultural backgrounds? These questions will surely be raised in the forthcoming public debates.
Summary
The Brunswick event casts a shadow on public safety issues in Germany, especially in places where children and young people live. The inadequate consequence of the services and the lengthy concealment of information about specified a serious crime raises doubts as to the transparency of the institutions liable for the safety of citizens.
The police and the prosecutors will gotta face not only the challenges of the investigation, but besides the restoration of social confidence, which has been powerfully undermined by the way the case was dealt with.
As the investigation progresses, the public will surely look forward to responding to the developments and actions undertaken by the authorities.
Daniel Głogowski
Expert in his field – Publicist, author and social activist. The first articles were published in 1999 for global publishers. For more than 30 years, he has gained his experience through cooperation with the largest editorial offices. In his articles, he seeks to address controversial topics and present first viewpoints that allowed for a deeper knowing of the issues discussed.
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