Ingebliten's father guilty: mild punishment by Schlag against daughter!

Ingebliten's father guilty: mild punishment by Schlag against daughter!

In a remarkable judgment of the Sør-Rogaland district court in Norway, Gjert was largely acquitted, the father of the famous middle and long-distance runner Jakob Inbrigtsen, from serious allegations of violence against his children. This reports Laola1 . However, he was convicted of a special incident in which he hit his 15-year-old daughter in the face with a towel. This cost him 15 days in prison for probation and compensation of around 870 euros.

Insbrigtsen was acquitted of further allegations that also affected violence against his son Jakob and his 19-year-old daughter. He was only convicted of assault in the case of his daughter, but not because of the more severe allegation of abuse of close relatives. The allegations that were raised against him led to broad public attention, not least because Gjert trained his children for years, including Olympic champion Jakob Inbrigtsen.

background and allegations

The allegations against Gjert encompassed physical and psychological violence not only against Jakob, but also against his daughter. However, he has always rejected all the allegations against him. Gjert's lawyer, John Christian Elden, expressed that the Situation was enormous burden for everyone involved and noticed that there were no winners in this case. The public prosecutor had originally called for a prison sentence of two and a half years, while the defense advocated acquittal.

On the basis of the judgment, there is now the possibility to appeal before a higher instance. This procedure symbolically stands for a bigger problem that is discussed in many countries: violence against children and the need for protective measures. In Switzerland, a report by the Federal Council from 2012 shows that physical, psychological and sexual violence against children is widespread by parents or other educators. This problem is not only discussed in private space, but also requires state intervention.

child and youth protection- a social concern

In the context of domestic violence, the discussion about measures to support and protect children is particularly relevant. According to Federal Office for Social Insurance have to develop companies before violence and neglect to protect. Physical and psychological violence in the family has not only short -term, but also long -term consequences for those affected.

Overall, the Gjert case reflects the complex topic of violence in the family and the necessary examination of the protection of children in society. The continued public discussion and legal procedures on such topics are crucial to implement preventive measures in the future and to help affected families.