The Irish Times

Victims of online abuse should be able to sue social media, Oireachtas committee told

Online regulator ‘with teeth’ needed, committee discussing online harassment told

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 20:28

Rape victims can find court worse than attack – report

Rape Crisis Network Ireland group calls for ‘radical’ alternatives to trial-based procedure

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 00:01

New sex offences legislation ‘lacks definition of consent’

Gardaí may consider publication of sex offenders’ names in some cases under new Bill

Thu Apr 23 2015 - 19:08

Efforts underway to address lengthy delays in criminal trials

A shortage of judges is partly to blame, but a rise in complex cases, such as the Anglo trial, is also a factor

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:10

Untangling the vexed question of anonymity in sex cases

Should the practice of automatic non-naming of accused come to an end?

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 14:36

Paedophilia: is name and shame the best solution?

Proposed legislation would open up the sex-offenders register. But experience in the US and the UK, which have enacted Megan’s Law and Sarah’s Law, suggests doing so may bring other problems and do little to curb child sexual abuse

Sat Oct 19 2013 - 01:00

Getting justice after rape

High-profile rape cases and an intimidating court process can discourage women from reporting an attack. But the conviction rate is high – and the outcome can be healing

Sat Mar 23 2013 - 00:00