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Bedoya Lima et al. v. Colombia

This case is about the kidnapping, torturing and raping of a female journalist who had been reporting on the situation inside a prison. Her mother was also victimized in a separate, later, attack. The State admitted partial responsibility for the events. The Court found the State in violation of several articles of the American Convention. 

Case Summary: Bedoya Lima et al. v. Colombia 

Year
2021
Country
Did the State Accept International Responsibility?
Did the State Raise Preliminary Objections?
Case Summary
Yes