The Public Prosecutor's Office has requested a trial before the Provincial Court against an individual for an alleged sexual offense committed in the municipality of Santa Lucía de Tirajana. The indictment, stemming from the proceedings conducted by Court Number 1 of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, details events dating back to the summer of 2018. According to the Public Prosecutor, the accused approached a 12-year-old girl at her brother's family home, touching her inappropriately and committing acts intended to violate her sexual integrity.
The prosecution's account highlights that the victim, born in 2005, has required specialized psychological assistance as a result of the events that occurred in southern Gran Canaria. The legal classification places the events under Article 183.4 of the Penal Code, in accordance with the reform in force since July 2015, which punishes sexual offenses against minors under 16 years of age. The prosecutor finds no mitigating or aggravating circumstances, identifying the accused as the direct and sole perpetrator of the acts.
The requested sentences are severe, reflecting the gravity of the crimes committed within the context of family trust. The prosecution is seeking a five-year prison sentence, in addition to a five-year ban on working in any profession involving contact with minors. The prosecution is also requesting a restraining order prohibiting communication with or approach to the victim within a 500-meter radius for a period of ten years, as well as five years of supervised release following the completion of the prison sentence.
In terms of civil liability, the prosecution is seeking €10.000 in compensation for the victim for the emotional distress caused. This amount would be increased by the corresponding legal interest, as stipulated by the Civil Procedure Law. The case will now proceed to the Provincial Court, where the defendant's criminal liability will be determined in a process that underscores the importance of judicial oversight regarding the protection of minors in the southeastern and southern regions of the island.
