Belgian court suspends ex-teacher's rape sentence, sparks concern

A Belgian appeals court reduced a former teacher's sentence for raping minors under 16 to a suspended 5-year term, overturning an effective 6-year prison sentence. The decision, which imposes strict conditions but no jail time, has raised public concern over judicial leniency in child sexual abuse cases. The ruling is final unless further appeal is possible.

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