Are being listened to, but that doesnt mean that what we are saying is translated into action. A 19 year old british woman has been found guilty of lying about being raped by a group of men in cyprus. The teenager was arrested after withdrawing a claim that she was attacked by 12 israeli men, at a hotel in the resort of ayia napa injuly. She was found guilty at a court today, of the charge of causing public mischief, and could face a custodial sentence. But the woman said police compelled her to make a false confession, something they deny, and the womans lawyers say they are planning to appeal. Our europe correspondent, kevin connolly, has the story. His report does contain flash photography. When these Legal Proceedings began, the young british woman at the heart of the case was a victim, making a complaint of rape. She came to court today to be found guilty of making a false statement about what the law in cyprus says was an imaginary crime. Her lawyers say both the Police Investiga
And the challenges ahead. Im being listened to and we climate activists are being listened to. But that doesnt mean that what we are saying is translated into action. Good evening. The government says its seriously concerned about the fairness of a trial in which a british teenager was found guilty of lying about being raped by a group of men in cyprus. 12 israeli men were arrested but then freed when the woman retracted her statement about the attack in ayia napa lastjuly. The woman, who cant be identified, said police had forced her to say shed lied about the attack something they deny. The Foreign Office has described the case as deeply distressing and says it will raise the issue with the cypriot authorities. Jon donnisons report contains flash photography. When these Legal Proceedings began, the young british woman at the heart of the case was a victim making a complaint of rape. She came to court today to be found guilty of making a false statement about what the law in cyprus sa
Weather world looks back at some of the most significant meteorological events of the year the duke of edinburgh has left hospital where he was being treated for what officials describe as a pre existing the duke walked out of the king edward vii hospital in central london, and got into a car before being driven away. He travelled to the hospital on friday as a precautionary measure. Buckingham palace say his four night stay was for observation and treatment. The duke is now back at sandringham where he is expected to spend christmas with the queen. In a moment we will be speaking to our correspondent, Charlotte Gallagher, who is at sandringham. But first, lets go tojohn mcmanus who is in central london, outside the hospital where Prince Philip was receiving treatment. Do we know why Prince Philip was in hospitalfor do we know why Prince Philip was in hospital for the last few days . Very good to see him walk out himself. We dont know why he was brought here on friday to king edward se
The duke of edinburgh has returned to sandringham in time for christmas after spending four nights in hospital. Prince philip walked out of the king edward vii hospital in Central London, and got into a car before being driven away. He travelled to the hospital on friday as a precautionary measure. Buckingham palace say his four night stay was for observation and treatment. A statement from Buckingham Palace said the duke of edinburgh has today left hospital after being discharged by his doctor and is now back at sandringham. It went on to say his Royal Highness would like to thank everyone who sent their good wishes. In a moment we will be speaking to our correspondent, charlotte gallagher, who is at sandringham. But first, lets go tojohn mcmanus who is in Central London, outside the hospital where Prince Philip was receiving treatment. We still dont know why he was in hospital but people will be relieved to see him walking out himself. Unsurprisingly, the king edward vii hospital beh
Good afternoon. The duke of edinburgh has returned to sandringham in time for christmas after leaving hospital in london. Prince phillip, whos 98, spent four nights in the king edward vii hospital on the advice of his doctor. It comes as its been revealed that the queen will describe 2019 as a bumpy year in her christmas message. Heres our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. After four afterfour nights after four nights in the afterfour nights in the king edward vii hospital, we did emerged this morning and walked slowly but without assistance to the waiting vehicle. There has been no information about the reason for his stay at the hospital. In the past he has been treated there for bladder and chest infections. Whatever the nature of this latest episode, the duke has satisfied his daughters thatis duke has satisfied his daughters that is well enough to return home. The helicopter to kim from Buckingham Palace to the sandringham estate where the royal Family Gathering for christmas