The British young woman will return to her home, but in her area intend to continue the fight

After being sentenced to four months' probation, the 19-year-old defense attorney, who was convicted in Cyprus of public harassment for falsely complaining of rape by Israeli youths, stated that they would appeal: "Under difficult circumstances she became a victim and a defendant overnight." Dozens of activists, including Israel, expressed their support outside the court

The British young woman will return to her home, but in her area intend to continue the fight

(Video: British young woman arrives to discuss sentencing in Cyprus, today)

As she read her sentence, the British young woman wiped away tears of excitement after being allowed to return to the UK today (Tuesday). The court in a prolific court in Cyprus earlier sentenced her to four months' probation earlier today, with her conviction for harassing the public following a false complaint of rape committed by a group of Israeli boys.

Upon leaving the court, the young woman's mother said she was "relieved" and that they were "finally going home." She also contacted activists who expressed their support for the young woman outside the courtroom, telling them that "we cannot thank you enough for their appearance, it is so appreciated."

The young woman's attorneys also thanked her for her support during the trial: "There were many concerns about how she would cope and run during the legal process, but she survived thanks to great support from her loving family and good friends, her legal team and particularly wide international support from Israel and the women's rights movement in Cyprus."

But despite her lenient sentence, defense attorneys expressed their opposition to her conviction, declaring that the fight for her innocence would continue. "We welcome the fact that the sentencing today allows her to go home, but we strongly oppose the conviction and the fight for her innocence will continue regardless."

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'We believe in you', demonstration in support of British young woman in Cyprus today (Photo: Reuters)

Protest of British young woman's supporters outside Cyprus, 7 January 2020 (Photo: Reuters)

"She was on the verge of opening a new chapter in her life," they explained. "But under the most difficult circumstances, she became overnight victim and defendant, who had to endure not only the physical blasphemy of forced rape, but also the mental jolt of a legal process in Cyprus that was based on falsehood."

They say "we will appeal against the conviction in the Cyprus Supreme Court." They added that it may be a long process, but "they are prepared to continue to fight this case all the way to the European Court of Human Rights. We are a civilized society that cannot afford the 'victim-victim culture' and continue to allow the attackers to go out without penalty. The greatest justice. "

The sex affair in Cyprus: 4 months probation for the British woman

"She was on the verge of opening a new chapter in her life." British woman on her way to court today (Photo: Reuters)

British young woman arrives in sentencing court, Cyprus, January 7, 2020 (Photo: Reuters)

Last night, a group of Israelis took off to Cyprus, as part of a campaign to support the young woman for sentencing. Prof. Zelia Gregoriou of the University of Cyprus, one of the organizers of the support demonstration last week, said: "This is a milestone in the history of human rights struggles in Cyprus and our multinational fight for justice for all. Welcome. We are bursting into tears."

At the sentencing hearing, the protesters' cries of support were heard in the street in front of the courtroom. The activists read "Cyprus is ashamed", "We believe in you", and "Don't say good boys, rapists are rapists". Anton Marx, an Israeli activist, explained his presence outside the courtroom and said that "I am here because I believe there is another Israel that believes in a woman, who believes we will not do justice. We represent hundreds of others who support her here." He also said that "many in Israel have been disgusted by the story and the Israeli youth involved."

The activist group organized a dinner last night in the presence of the young woman and her mother, where they gave them shirts with the caption, "My sister, we believe you." In response, the mother excitedly told them: "I do not find enough words to thank my daughter and my name for this exciting support." She said that "this reality is hard for us. In every discussion and discussion, when we arrived at the court we believed that the obvious would come to light, and the truth would come to light, that the court could not ignore what it was before and again and again it just did not happen. It is sad to me that women are constantly paying the price For choosing not to believe them. "

"A milestone in the history of human rights struggles", activists outside the Cyprus court today (Photo: Reuters)

Protest of British young woman's supporters outside Cyprus, 7 January 2020 (Photo: Reuters)

According to the court decision, which lasted only 15 minutes, the young woman's sentence was valid for three years, and she was also fined € 140. Speaking at the sentencing, the judge said: "I admit the matter bothered me - all the evidence shows that she lied and prevented the police from doing other serious work. 12 people were arrested and at least seven were denied freedom for ten days. This is also a serious offense." However, he explained his decision by saying that the young woman "missed her academic studies and her youth spirit, after spending a month in prison and away from her home and family."

Demonstrating support for British young woman in Tel Aviv today (Photo: Kobi Richter TPS)

Demonstration held in front of Cyprus Embassy in support of British young woman accused of group rape in Cyprus by Israeli youth group, January 7, 2020 (Photo: Photo: Kobi Richter, TPS)

"Suffice to blame victim," activists in support of young woman, today in Tel Aviv (Photo: Kobi Richter TPS)

Demonstration held in front of Cyprus Embassy in support of British young woman accused of group rape in Cyprus by Israeli youth group, January 7, 2020 (Photo: Photo: Kobi Richter, TPS)

Israeli activists on their way to Cyprus, wearing "We Believe You" shirts, last night

Israelis tonight on their way to Cyprus in the "We Believe You" t-shirts of the campaign to support British young woman for sentencing tomorrow, January 6, 2020 (Photo: Untitled)