Actors to role-play sexual assault court cases with judges
Course aims to ensure judiciary function appropriately around vulnerable people
Twelve solicitors granted ‘patents of precedence’ lifting them to senior counsel status
Ex-Law Society president Stuart Gilhooly and child protection expert Geoffrey Shannon recognised
Q&A: Why is the GP contract leak by Leo Varadkar back in the news?
A guide to where things stand as gardaí step up investigation into April 2019 incident
Covid-19: DPP reports steep rise in domestic violence cases
Files received in this category are up 87 per cent so far this year over 2019, conference is told
Minister to pursue changes to law on naming child crime victims
Move comes after court bans media from identifying woman who killed her child
Decision on naming child rapist shows need for law to lift reporting ban
Oireachtas could grant power to courts to use discretion to identify people in certain cases
The Irish Times view on criminal justice: giving victims their place
Victims occupy an ambiguous place in the criminal justice system; at best they are peripheral, at worst invisible
Rape victims will be treated with ‘dignity, respect and support’, says McEntee
State strategy to help victims in sexual violence cases described as a ‘sea change’
Rape victims to be legally represented at trial if their sexual history is examined
Sweeping reforms aim to improve victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system
The Irish Times view: Working group review into sex crimes must be acted on
If implemented quickly, the report could prove a long overdue turning point in the investigation and prosecution of sex crimes
Legal definition of media must include social media, says expert
Barrister Tom O’Malley’s comments follow report on handling of sex crimes
Rape trial report expected ‘very shortly’ following delays
Study was commissioned following 2018 Belfast rape trial
Harvey Weinstein’s conviction is good. But it hasn’t changed the world
‘A rape case is still extremely difficult to win ... Weinstein hasn’t changed that’
‘Should society criminalise intimate relations between people in their mid-teens?’
Conference hears age of consent is higher in Ireland than most European countries
Classic compromise between ‘health’ and ‘justice’ outlooks on drugs issue
Harris argues for a compassionate approach, and promises ‘a helping hand instead of just a handcuff’
Rape victims should be allowed give evidence by video-link, say barristers
Bar Council calls for ‘rape myths’ to be combated in its submission to review body
Mental health among prisoners must be addressed, says Flanagan
Psychiatrists and psychologists needed on prison staffs, Minister says
Fraud and deception crimes rise by 18.4%, CSO figures show
Notable increaese in sexual offences and robberies in final quarter of 2018 also recorded
Rape trial anonymity should be retained in Republic, expert says
Belfast rape trial review called for no change to NI law allowing naming of defendants
Proposed sexual violence study to cost over €1 million
Flanagan concerned over recent reports of underwear being held up in a rape trial
Rape trials to be scrutinised by independent assessor
Law lecturer to report proposed changes to Justice Minister shortly
The Citizens’ Assembly – a canny move on the road to repeal
Assembly was a portent of shifting public attitudes on abortion
Appeal judges set down sentencing guidelines for burglary and robbery
Court of Appeal also significantly increases prison terms of offenders sentenced in lower courts
Why I was persuaded abortion up to 12 weeks should be allowed
Billy Kelleher: Evidence to Oireachtas committee highlighted difficulty of legislating for abortion in rape or incest cases
Many in Leinster House unnerved by 12 weeks proposal
‘Genie is out of the bottle in respect of online access to the abortion pill’
‘Blueprint’ for court reform could go to Government this year, Chief Justice says
‘No magic bullets’ but more resources required, NUI Galway seminar told
Legislating for abortion in rape cases very tricky, says expert
NUIG law lecturer raises prospect of constitutional obstacles to any such legislation
Legal difficulties over abortion in rape cases to be outlined
NUI law lecturer to brief committee examining Eighth Amendment on challenges
Why a suspended sentence is a real punishment
Despite scepticism from the public, a suspended sentence can be severe and effective
Allowing abortion in rape cases ‘may lead to legal problems’
Citizens’ Assembly hears approximately one in 20 rape victims go on to become pregnant
One in 20 rapes lead to pregnancy, Citizens’ Assembly hears
Legal difficulties in having rape as a grounds for abortion outlined
Submissions on repeal of Eighth Amendment ‘way beyond’ expected
Citizens’ Assembly to consider random sample from 13,500 submissions on abortion
Gay community recalls dark days before decriminalisation
UK moves to pardon gay men prompts calls to examine how they were treated in State
New law will define consent in rape cases
Government moves as Supreme Court dismisses appeal by man who raped his mother
Attorney General refused application over suspended sentences
High Court judge formally declares laws on activating sentences as unconstitutional
Niall Collins defends leniency letter on grounds of compassion
Fianna Fáil justice spokesman faces widespread criticism for letter to judge
Is it wrong for a politician to plead for leniency in all circumstances?
Defendant in this case is sole carer of four children
Recordings ‘a breach of privacy for which State could be sued’
Recording of conversations between inmates and lawyers ‘outrageous’
A quiet revolution occurred this month: sentencing guidelines were introduced
Consistency in sentencing is sensible, provided there is flexibility to cater for exceptional cases
Shatter says ruling will impact on criminal justice procedures
Legal opinion suggests Ireland must now fall in line with broader European norms
Untangling the vexed question of anonymity in sex cases
Should the practice of automatic non-naming of accused come to an end?
Smithwick Tribunal report: Costs incurred run to €15 million
About €6 million went in servicing general legal fees and costs
Sentencing report tries to balance judicial discretion with need for consistency
Opinion divided on mandatory life sentence for murder
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