In early July, the hospital in Karlovy Vary became the place of a loud cause that shook not only the Czech Republic but also the whole of Europe. A 12-year-old girl gave birth to a healthy boy, and according to the revealed information the father of the child is her 16-year-old brother.
How did the case become public?
In early July parents brought 12-year-old daughter to the hospital because of severe abdominal pain. On the spot, it turned out that the girl is in advanced pregnancy and is about to give birth. According to a media report, she was not fully aware of her condition. The baby was delivered without complications, and the newborn was in good condition.
The reaction of society and institutions
The girl's family was seen in the local community as a model. Neither teachers nor neighbors suspected what was happening. – "We noticed she gained weight, but it's not unusual for girls of this age" – emphasized the city residents. The use of loose clothes and the lack of clear signs of pregnancy made it difficult to identify the situation.
After the case was revealed, the hospital and the police informed them of the initiation of the investigation. Police, social services centres and specialists provided psychological support to the family. The father of a child born by a 12-year-old girl in a hospital in Karlovy Vary is her 16-year-old brother. The little girl identified her brother as a father when talking to a psychologist. DNA The child is to confirm the identity of the father, which could result in criminal proceedings against a 16-year-old.
Legal and social impacts
In addition to family and psychological aspects, the case has serious legal implications. In the Czech Republic, as in Poland, incest and coercion are pursued by law. The family said not going to To raise a child, but it is not known now whether to change its decision.
