When the victim reported to be sexually assaulted, the Spanish police would collect evidence, starting the procedure process that could last for many years.

In today's press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Thi Thu Hang said the Spanish authorities were collecting information and evidence to investigate the two Vietnamese arrested on the Mallorca Island last month.

Police Mallorca confirmed that the two Vietnamese born in 1980 and 1984 were arrested for allegations of sexual assault.

According to the guidance for citizens declared when being sexually assaulted Spain was posted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the website, the police or the Spanish defense forces were the reception units reporting and denouncing the behavior.

After the victim was taken testimony and medical examination, the police would transfer the information they collected to the investigation court (Juzgado de Instrucción) in the corresponding area.

Palma City Court, Mallorca Island, Spain.

The suspects were arrested by police to go to the investigation court within 72 hours.

In the case of bail waiting for the investigation, the suspect may have passport collection and prohibition of exit.

In the process of investigating the case, the police must transfer all information they collected to the judge and prosecutor.

At the end of the investigation phase, when all the necessary reports and testimonies were fully collected, the judge and prosecutor in charge would decide whether to bring the case to trial or not.

If they identify sufficient evidence for trial, the case will be transferred to the local court, chaired by three judges.

The trial time depends on the complexity of the case.

According to Article 178 of the Spanish Criminal Code, anyone who violates the sexual freedom of others with force or threats to be convicted of sexual assault, with a 1-4-year prison sentence.

In the case of using violence or dangerous weapons, two or more people participate in the crime, the victim is vulnerable, or taking advantage of the relationship relationship, the defendant may be sentenced to 12-15 years in prison.

If the defendant has no violent or threatening act, but having sex without the victim's consensus, he will be convicted of sexual abuse with a sentence of 1-3 years in prison or a fine.

In May, the Spanish House of Representatives approved the bill for new sexual assault, called Only Yes Means Yes.

The bill determines that the agreement is a factor that clearly shows a person's will, while silence and passive does not mean agree.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman said two Vietnamese citizens accused of sexual assault in Spain are being legal support when local officials investigated.

The Spanish police confirmed that VnExpress arrested two male citizens of 37 and 42 years old in Mallorca for allegations of sexual assault.