Biomedicine

Studies from Trakya University yield new data on biomedicine

Published in Medicine and Law Weekly, November 2nd, 2007

Data detailed in 'The gynaecologist as an expert witness in cases of sexual abuse' have been presented. "'The High Criminal Court of Kirklareli province of Turkey dealt with a sexual abuse case where the victim was a 14-year-old girl. She was abducted and abused by her boyfriend with her consent, which was legally invalid because of her age," scientists in Turkey report.

"Medical examination was required in order to bring an accusation against the perpetrator. The girl was sent for hymen examination three times because two gynaecologists and one forensic expert produced different witness reports, confusing the court. This caused psychological damaged to the victim. It...

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Source: Medicine and Law Weekly (2007-11-02)

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