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A Lawyer for Faroese Victims

The Faroe Islands made stalking a crime. A bill in Denmark’s Parliament would change what happens when a victim asks for help in court.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 13

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Denmark’s Parliament, the Folketing, scheduled a first reading on November 12 for a bill that would let victims in Faroese stalking, grooming and psychological abuse cases ask a court to appoint a lawyer. The judge could turn down a request if the alleged offense is less serious and legal help is clearly unnecessary.

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