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Why perpetrators of sexual violence in Cala Rajada don't end up behind bars – a reality check

Cala Rajada verdict: convicted without immediate prison

In Cala Rajada, five men were convicted for a violent act against two minors but received suspended sentences with conditions, prompting debate.

Published: September 07, 2026
Why perpetrators of sexual violence in Cala Rajada don't end up behind bars – a reality check

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Why were five men convicted for a violent sexual act against two minors in Cala Rajada, yet none went to prison?

They received suspended prison terms (four years for four defendants, two years for one), plus fines, a contact ban, and a program on sexual education and equality. Because the sentences were suspended, prison time is not served unless probation conditions are violated, which has led to questions about enforcement and the victims’ ongoing trauma.

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