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#818 Should Men Accused of Rape Be Named Before They Are Convicted?
The number of sexual offence cases entering Ireland’s courts has risen significantly over the past two years, reigniting the debate about whether people accused of these crimes should remain anonymous until they are convicted.
In this episode, Niall speaks to Laise De Brun BL. and Dublin City Councillor Gavin Pepper about the difficult balance between protecting complainants, encouraging other potential victims to come forward and preserving the presumption of innocence for defendants who have not been found guilty.
The Courts Service’s newly published annual report shows that the District…
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