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this post was submitted on 06 Sep 2023
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Does Spanish law apply if the act took place in Australia?
Not that sexual assault is legal in Australia, either. Just curious why they're talking about Spanish law - wouldn't this come under Australian law?
Not sure if relevant, but in recent years, several countries have proclaimed universal jurisdiction for certain crimes. Increasingly often, countries assert the right to prosecute their own citizens for abuse of children even when committed abroad, which has been deemed necessary to counter "sex tourism".
Given that this is an accusation of sexual assault, I won't be surprised if Spain claims jurisdiction for sexual abuse of/by its citizens anywhere in the world.