[Belgium] Protests: Peaceful protest

On 3 April 2025, in the afternoon, students gathered in the city center of Hasselt (Vlaanderen) to protest the Leuven court ruling that granted a suspended sentence to a gynaecology student convicted of rape. The demonstrators denounced the perceived leniency of the ruling and expressed outrage over the lack of consequences for the perpetrator.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-03

Country

Belgium

Event type

protest

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