Rape survivor Hazel Behan brings case to Europe over Portugal’ s alleged failure to fully investigate Christian Bruckner over 2004 attack

Case alleges failings contributed to acquittal of one of the most high-profile perpetrators in modern historyChristian Bruckner was later named as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann

Hazel Behan at her home in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Photo: Steve Humphreys

Ali Bracken

Rape survivor and activist Hazel Behan is bringing a case to the European Court of Human Rights over Portugal’s alleged failure to properly investigate rapist Christian Bruckner over her 2004 sexual attack.

Ms Behan lodged the case today.