GP cleared of professional misconduct in horrific abuse case

Milana Smékalová, the family doctor of two boys who were horrifically abused, has been cleared of professional misconduct by a Brno court. Ms Smékalová faced up to three years in prison for failing to report the boys’ maltreatment. A judge ruled on Monday, however, that there was no proof that Ms Smékalová had ever seen the boys’ injuries. It is thought that the GP will now sue for compensation. The trial of Ms Smékalová is only one part of a bigger child abuse case, in which six people, including the mother of the abused boys Klára Mauerová, are being tried. The second stage of the trial will take place in October.

Author: Rosie Johnston