The Cour de Cassation held that a finding of rape does not preclude a finding of indecent assault. The court therefore rejected an appeal for lowering the appellant's sentence and stated that the finding of the lower court of indecent assault added to the gravity of the crime of rape.
Women and Justice: Court: Cour de Cassation de Belgium
Domestic Case Law
Cour de Cassation de Belgique No. P.04.0595.F Cour de Cassation de Belgium (2004)