Hazel Behan
Hazel Behan is an Irish woman from County Westmeath who has gained media attention for her human rights case against the Portuguese police regarding their investigation into her alleged rape by Christian Brückner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Behan alleges that the police failed to follow crucial investigative leads, which included not collecting potential forensic evidence and not providing her with a translator. She seeks justice not only for herself but also aims to highlight the failures in how victims of sexual violence are treated by law enforcement.
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Hazel Behan, who was violently raped in her apartment in the Algarve in 2004, joined in raising awareness of marches for the elimination of violence against women.
Survivors of violence push back against victim blaming – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-20
Hazel Behan was speaking at a hearing on the Oireachtas Justice Committee regarding the sharing of counselling notes in rape trials.
Sharing of counselling notes in rape trials is ‘outdated, misogynistic process’, protest hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30
Hazel Behan was a victim of Christian Brueckner, who was convicted of her assault.
ondas de radio especiales y 30 investigadores alemanes en una carrera contra el tiempo
Argentina· 2025-06-03
Hazel Behan is a victim of one of the crimes committed by Christian Brueckner.
hallan pruebas explosivas en la casa del sospechoso de la desaparición de Madeleine McCannArgentina· 2025-05-10
Hazel Behan has lodged a case in Europe over failures by the Portuguese police who investigated her alleged rape by Christian Brückner.
Irish woman allegedly raped by suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance takes human rights case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16