The Spanish government has apologised to victims of sexual assault as loopholes were discovered in the country’s new sexual consent law. It turned out that the law that was meant to toughen penalties for sexual crimes in the country ended up giving relaxations to some convicted offenders.
Under the new provisions, at least 104 offenders have been released from jail whereas at least 978 others have got their sentences reduced. In Spain, offenders can get their sentences modified retroactively if the penal code is changed.