Claim: An Iraqi refugee in Austria had his conviction for raping a 10-year-old overturned because he didn't realise the victim was saying no.
Fact-check: Was a refugee acquitted of rape because he didn't speak German? - Full Fact
Verdict: the conviction was set aside by an appeal court, citing concerns about whether force had been used, which is a requirement for a rape conviction in austria. but a conviction for serious sexual assault of a minor stands, and there will be a re-trial on the rape charge.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Conor James Mckinney
Date published: 2016-11-14T00:00:00