British woman who reported rape in Hong Kong 'could face prison'
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Isabel Rose, a 25-year-old British woman, reported being raped in Hong Kong but was subsequently charged with blackmail and perverting the course of justice, while the accused man faces no charges.
- Prosecutors allege Rose made unwarranted financial demands, including £5,000 and later £100,000, claims Rose denies, maintaining she sought compensation initially offered by the man after the assault.
- After her arrest, Rose was handcuffed to a hospital bed and monitored by police, and has since been on bail, unable to work or leave Hong Kong, enduring significant legal and financial hardship.
- NGOs and legal experts highlight that such cases are rare and raise concerns about survivors of sexual violence being deterred from
