Woman sexually assaulted on flight challenges UK rules on compensation
A woman who was sexually assaulted on a flight from Qatar to London is challenging the UK government's rules that disqualify her from receiving compensation. The incident occurred on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Gatwick in September last year, where the woman was attacked while sleeping. However, the UK's compensation scheme for victims of crime does not cover incidents that happen on planes not registered in the UK. This means the woman is ineligible for any payout, despite the traumatic experience she faced. The woman is now taking legal action to challenge these rules, arguing that they are unfair and discriminatory. The case highlights the need for better protection and support for victims of in-flight sexual assaults, regardless of the aircraft's country of registration.
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