Documentary: False Accusations in Spain

alterumnonlaedere · 2024-05-31T00:37:09+00:00

This is a documentary about the rise in false domestic violence accusations in Spain following the implementation of the Organic Law 1/2004 of Comprehensive Protection Measures against Violence Against Women.

This law gendered domestic violence, requires mandatory arrest and 48 hour detention upon any accusation, and all investigations and prosecution are done under the Courts for Violence against Women (a parallel justice system). These laws were declared constitutional in 2008.

I think that this context is necessary to better understand yesterday's post about Spanish feminist groups opposition to the official recognition of an organisation advocating for male domestic violence victims.

Cearball · 2024-06-01T22:21:35+00:00

Are these definitely false allegations. As in proven false. Or is there simply not enough evidence to convict?

The documentary does say that one is presumed guilty unless proven innocent. However if you were proven innocent would that automatically count the allegations as false?

I thought people can get prosecuted for false allegations in Spain.

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