Beyond Surviving founder Ciara Mangan spoke to Mayo News after the publication of independent research by Dr Sinéad Ring (Maynooth University), supported by Rape Crisis Ireland, on how section 3 of th...

Children in care are among those most likely to face applications seeking to introduce evidence about their sexual history in sex offence trials, despite laws designed to prevent such questioning

The State must ensure that complainants in sexual offence trials are protected, and should enact recommendations to replace legislation aimed at doing so

The law that prevents irrelevant, intrusive, and distressing questioning about prior sexual experiences is not working properly, according to a new report, writes Sinéad Ring

Study also reveals defence bids to cross-examine complainants over social media use, including dating apps

It follows changes recently announced in Britain aimed at making the court system more approachable for victims of rape and sexually violent crimes

Clíona Saidlear, Rape Crisis Ireland Executive Director, responds to Nikita Hand sharing her experience of the court system.

CyberSafeKids survey shows there has been almost no reduction in under-age use of platforms

The pilot phase will allow for the monitoring of between 90 and 150 individuals.

A symposium exploring the relevance of sexual history and counselling notes in sexual offence proceedings

The ‘Lived Realities’ Project is seeking survivors who have had experience of the offence trial process, writes Professor Susan Leahy.

Organisations supporting victims of sexual assault react to the Irish Examiner report clothing worn by a 15-year-old on the night she was raped was produced during the rape trial of 24-year-old

YouTube video by Rape Crisis Ireland

YouTube video by Rape Crisis Ireland

Paula Doyle and Lisa Molloy argue that therapy records should never be used in court and that survivors deserve both privacy and justice.

The Government has agreed to set up a Commission of Investigation into the activities of prolific paedophile Michael Shine.

16th July 2026: Rape Crisis Ireland (RCI) has welcomed the passage of the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 through the Oireachtas…

The new committee, which replaces the committee on drugs, will have a two-year remit.

Survivors gathered at Leinster House in hope of an ‘unequivocal and comprehensive’ apology

The founder of Beyond Surviving charity says the psychological stress that comes with delays is 'horrendous'

‘Compounded barriers’ include sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, legal status and disability and can ‘compound the barriers’ in accessing support.

Rape Crisis Ireland supports the changes to the law on counselling notes, but they need more work

Health board also criticised for failing to follow through on abuse complaints by teenage boy in timely manner

An exploration of Sexual Violence, Disability and Other Compounding Barriers

Jim O’Callaghan says new law is designed to protect users from ‘distorted’ view of sexuality

17th May 2026: Rape Crisis Ireland (RCI) is urging Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to introduce two targeted amendments to the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026…

YouTube video by Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Across the EU, women continue to experience sexua