Emma finally received a ruling in her case: It's about securing the rights of future victims.

Menneskerettigheds Court Rules: Denmark Violated Emma's Rights in Rape Case

The European Court of Human Rights has determined that Denmark infringed upon Emma's rights in a rape case.

Today, a relieved and pleased Emma received the judgment in her case from the European Court of Human Rights. 40 minutes ago

Emma, who today received the judgment in her case from the European Court of Human Rights, is visibly relieved. The judgment states that Denmark violated Emma's rights in a rape case.

Back in 2021, she reported a man to the Danish police for rape. However, a mistake led to the suspect not appearing in court – among other things, because the wrong CPR number was used when contacting him. As a result, the case was abandoned.

- It's completely absurd. I'm completely happy, relieved, and proud that we've made it this far. It's been a completely absurd long process, she says.

DR does not publish Emma's full name due to the nature of the case, but is aware of her full identity.

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A Difficult Journey

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The case led Emma to bring her complaint to the European Court of Human Rights, and now, three years after Emma reported the rape, there has been a ruling.

- It's been a difficult journey, where we've met a lot of resistance from the Prosecution, from the government, and from the legal system, she explains.

She explains that the case has been a struggle but that she has received great help from competent people who have assisted her with the case.

DR has produced a podcast called 'An Unfortunate Error' about the case. You can listen to the podcast here:

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Hoping the Judgment Helps Other Victims

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For her, the case has become a principled one, as she wants others not to experience the same treatment.

- Those who come after me should never experience the treatment I received in our legal system, she says.

She also hopes that authorities and the legal system will learn from the case.

- We're not just a case number on a piece of paper. We're human beings who file these complaints, and I hope we'll be treated as humans from now on, she says.

She explains that the judgment does not change the fact that her rape case was not tried in a Danish court. Nevertheless, she is glad that her case has already led to legislative changes, and now also a judgment in her favor.

- I'll finally be able to put a period at the end of the three-year sentence I've been trying to put there, and then I'll be able to hug some really amazing people who have supported me throughout this process, she says.

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