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Proposals in Republic to extend anonymity for people accused of sex crimes
PEOPLE accused of sex offences in the Republic could be granted lifetime anonymity if not convicted, under proposals contained in a review carried out after the high-profile rugby rape trial.
Paddy Jackson signs for London Irish
Former Ireland international Paddy Jackson is to join newly-promoted London Irish ahead of the 2019-20 season.
Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding fail to recoup legal costs
An application made on behalf of rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding to recover legal costs incurred during their lengthy rape case was dismissed in court today.
Union urges students to take part in sexual consent survey
STUDENTS aged 16 and over are being asked to take part in a survey on non-consensual sexual experiences.
No charges for juror over rugby rape trial comments
A juror who made comments online about the rape trial of former Ireland rugby stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding will not face charges.
Man pleads guilty to naming woman at centre of rugby rape trial
A man has pleaded guilty to publishing the name of a woman at the centre of a rape trial involving two rugby stars.
Newton Emerson: How do we ensure oversight of rape cases if the press is no longer there?
The most misunderstood quote in UK law is: “Not only must justice be done; it must also be seen to be done”.
Public would be banned from rape trials under new reform proposals
The public could be banned from courtrooms during rape trials, under sweeping reforms aimed at improving how serious sexual abuse cases are dealt with in Northern Ireland.
Man denies revealing name of woman at centre of rugby rape trial, court hears
A man accused of revealing the name of a woman at the centre of a rape trial involving two rugby players is to contest the charge, it was confirmed today.
Blane McIlroy, acquitted in rugby trial, graduates from US university
A BELFAST man cleared of exposure in a high-profile rape trial involving two former Ulster Rugby stars earlier this year has graduated from university in the US.