Freedom from Fear: Fund targeting violence against women launches
Signs of change in society built around systemic gender violence – Noeline Blackwell
Public spaces not safe until men change behaviour, says women’s group
To target violence against women, National Women’s Council say that harassment prosecutions should be easier to take
Actors to role-play sexual assault court cases with judges
Course aims to ensure judiciary function appropriately around vulnerable people
Taoiseach praises strength and bravery of Charlene Masterson
Woman waived her anonymity to speak out about sustained sexual abuse by her father
HSE cyber attack: No mass dump of patient data as criminals’ deadline passes
Data relating to sexual assault victims not compromised in attack
Action sought over ‘epidemic’ of violence against women
Citizens’ assembly hears call for victim’s commissioner to tackle ‘piecemeal’ approach
No equality between men and women until gender-based violence is tackled – expert
Issue ‘propelled’ on to Citizens’ Assembly’s agenda as it appeared so often in public submissions
Legal definition of media must include social media, says expert
Barrister Tom O’Malley’s comments follow report on handling of sex crimes
Moving domestic violence brief from Justice a ‘downgrade’
Talks ongoing between two departments about which should drive national strategy
Domestic abuse victims urged to contact services that remain open
Calls for help ‘more intense’ amid Covid-19 restrictions as less opportunity to talk freely
Supreme Court ruling on rape sentences welcomed
Ruling a positive message for those suffering domestic abuse, Women’s Aid says
Online support service for sexual violence victims a ‘world first’
E-health therapy initiative developed for Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Government response to sex-crime report surge criticised
Rape Crisis Centre identifies cultural shift towards reporting sexual crimes
Rapes at house parties increasing, says crisis centre
‘A number of clients have reported being raped by people they had met on a dating platform’
Public attitude change towards rape needed, says Blackwell
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre director backs calls by Leona O’Callaghan for legal system changes
Garda failure over bail conditions for man jailed for rape a ‘real concern’
Eoin Berkley’s breach of court order ignored, says Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Head of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre calls for sentencing database
Noeline Blackwell suggests lack of information on sentencing may put victims off
Reported sex crimes increase 10% in the last year, crime data shows
Robberies up 15%, weapons and explosives offences up 10% in the year to June, CSO says
Assessing level of sexual assaults at college almost impossible
Alcohol, under-reporting and lack of understanding make it difficult to measure extent of problem
Sex crime victims being ‘sent away’ by Garda, Rape Crisis Centre warns
All frontline gardaí need training in sexual violence cases, says Noeline Blackwell
Courts given power to ban sex offenders from contacting victims
Harassment orders designed to bring peace of mind, says Flanagan
Humphries case typical of light sentences for defilement
Courts should appreciate value of childhood, says rape campaigner Blackwell
Legislating for abortion in rape cases very tricky, says expert
NUIG law lecturer raises prospect of constitutional obstacles to any such legislation
Humphries sentence ‘should have reflected seriousness of breach of trust’
Campaigners say 2½-year jail term too lenient for high-profile journalist
Calls about adult rape to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre up 24%
Chief points to ‘worrying trends’ in data and the internet’s influence on sexual violence
Hotel group cancels Newstalk sponsorship over Hook rape comments
Rape Crisis Centre says comments can lead to under-reporting
Many rape victims still face court questioning on sexual history
Three in 10 rape trials involve questions about complainant’s sexual history
One in 20 rapes lead to pregnancy, Citizens’ Assembly hears
Legal difficulties in having rape as a grounds for abortion outlined
Flac seeks ‘right to adequate housing’ principle
Homelessness charity Focus Ireland publishes ‘five key demands’ for the election
Jury in Roache trial to resume deliberations tomorrow
Coronation Street actor accused of rape and indecent assault of five young women in 1960s and 1970s
Government accused of failing distressed borrowers as mortgage crisis worsens
Home loans in arrears of 90 days or more rose to 12.3% in first quarter
Government ‘more concerned about banks than mortgage holders’
More than 142,000 home loans are now behind in payments, Central Bank data shows
Final regulations on personal insolvency practitioners due “within days”
Department of Justice defends delays
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