The case of "two Vietnamese artists" raping a 17-year-old British girl: Explaining the undisclosed cause

Sharing about this issue, lawyer Dang Van Cuong (Chinh Phap Law Office, Hanoi Bar Association) said that until now, this still stops at initial information. Therefore, it is necessary to have accurate and specific information from the authorities of the host country.

On July 1, Vietnamese public opinion "was up" when Majorca Daily Bulletin reported that Spanish police had arrested two famous Vietnamese artists for allegedly raping a 17-year-old British girl on the island of Mallorca. . The two artists refused to answer questions when appearing in court.

The British girl is said to have left the island with her family after being approved by the judge. In addition, the identities of the two artists have not yet been revealed. There have been artist names mentioned, but as of the morning of July 3, Spanish police have not confirmed the suspect's identity.

According to information posted by Última Hora, using the right to remain silent, both were released on bail without bail, but their passports were confiscated and banned from leaving Spain, while the local authorities were still conducting the proceedings. investigation. Thanh Nien newspaper contacted the local police on Mollorca island about the incident of "two Vietnamese artists", this side said:

"In compliance with Ley Orgánica Law 3/2018, dated December 5, General Data Protection Regulation, which includes the protection of personal data and the guarantee of digital rights, the police did not provide specific information of suspects during the investigation". However, this side will disclose relevant information to "closely related" relatives.

Ley Orgánica Law 3/2018 was published on December 6, 2018 and took effect on December 7, 2018. The Civil Guard (Spanish: Guardia Civil) is the oldest law enforcement agency in Spain and one of only two national police forces, responsible for civilian policing under its authority. Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defense of this country.

It is still unclear whether the "two Vietnamese artists" will be formally questioned by the police before going to court. After receiving the information, the Vietnamese side also quickly handled the case involving two actors and musicians who are facing charges in your country.

According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 1, the Vietnamese Embassy in Spain said that on June 25, the police on the island of Mallorca (Spain) announced that they had arrested two Vietnamese citizens on charges of "sexual abuse of a 17-year-old minor" and "invasion of privacy".

Immediately after receiving the information, the Embassy initially implemented measures to protect citizens, worked with local authorities to verify the information, and asked the Spanish side to ensure the rights and interests of the people. legitimate interests of Vietnamese citizens as well as promptly provide information on the progress of the handling situation.

In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directed the Vietnamese Embassy in Spain to continue to closely monitor the case, keep in close contact with local authorities, and be ready to take timely measures to support citizens. in accordance with the provisions of Vietnamese and local laws.

While the identities of the duo of musicians and actors who are accused of rape have not been revealed, the domestic public is constantly talking and speculating about the characters involved. In which, musician Ho Hoai Anh and actor Hong Dang are two names "in the spotlight". Up to now, the two artists have not spoken about the incident, making the public even more excited.

Sharing about this issue, lawyer Dang Van Cuong (Chinh Phap Law Office, Hanoi Bar Association) said that until now, this still stops at initial information. Therefore, it is necessary to have accurate and specific information from the authorities of the host country.

According to the lawyer, if the above information is correct, it is a sad story. Because this is not only a violation of the law but also a morally condemnable act, which tarnishes the national image. Especially when the violator is an artist, who has influence on many people, especially young people.

From a legal perspective, lawyer Cuong said that in case the acts of two artists constitute rape, Article 6 of the Penal Code 2015 stipulates: Vietnamese citizens commit crimes in Vietnam. outside the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam which the Penal Code defines as a crime, they may be examined for penal liability in Vietnam according to the provisions of this Code.

The penalty for rape, if it is committed against a person aged between full 16 and under 18 years, shall be sentenced to between 5 and 10 years of imprisonment; The maximum penalty for this crime can be up to life in prison (in specific cases).

However, Lawyer Cuong also noted that the handling of crimes taking place in foreign countries needs the support of your country through mutual legal assistance agreements on criminal matters between Vietnam and the host country.

"The case of two Vietnamese artists accused of rape still needs to wait for an official conclusion from the legal authorities on the basis of legal grounds and the process of carrying out proceedings in the host country.

If there are signs of crime, the authorities will need to conduct investigations, verify and clarify the behavior of the individuals involved in order to have a basis for handling according to the provisions of the law," lawyer Cuong said. confirm.

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