HC Deb 03 February 1997 vol 289 c504W
Mr. Eric Clarke

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many cases of alleged rape of British holidaymakers in Crete by persons native to Crete were brought to court in Crete in(a) 1993–94, (b) 1994–95 and (c) 1995–96. [13515]

Dr. Liam Fox

We are aware of one case. The attack took place in 1994 and was brought to court in 1996.

Mr. Clarke

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many accusations of rape were made by British holidaymakers in Crete against persons native to Crete in(a) 1993–94, (b) 1994–95 and (c) 1995–96. [13514]

Dr. Fox

The numbers of accusations of rape made by British holidaymakers in Crete which were reported to our consular staff were:

  • 1993: 7
  • 1994: 5
  • 1995: 5
  • 1996: 1

Only two of the alleged perpetrators in 1993 and 1994 were known to be Greek nationals—not necessarily Cretan.

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