Prosecutors have concluded their case against two Ireland and Ulster rugby players accused of rape. The Crown completed presenting evidence on day 24 of the high profile trial at Belfast
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A Catholic bishop in Northern Ireland has resigned following claims he celebrated Mass alongside a priest he knew was a paedophile. Dr John McAreavey was Bishop of Dromore. Diocesan secretary
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A woman who has accused two Irish rugby players of rape was branded a “silly girl” who was “causing trouble for the lads” in messages exchanged among their friends, a
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Victims of the Northern Ireland Troubles are tired of their rights being used as a “bargaining chip” in the push to get a deal at Stormont, a campaigner has said.
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The UK violates women’s human rights by criminalising abortions in Northern Ireland, a UN committee has said. The country has strict restrictions covering cases like rape, incest or fatal foetal
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Most victims of sexual assault allow the attack to happen, a forensic medical expert has told the rape trial of two Irish rugby players. Janet Hall, who has extensive experience
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The British Government should urgently introduce measures addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s violent past, Amnesty International said. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley is to consult on mechanisms for investigating
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A service user who was convicted of defrauding the health service by claiming over £9,000 in false expenses has been handed a 4 month custodial sentence at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.
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The UK Government has said same sex marriage in Northern Ireland could be introduced via Westminster. Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen Bradley said while it should be a matter
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A doctor who examined a woman allegedly raped by two Ireland and Ulster rugby players could not determine whether the sexual contact had been consensual, despite intimate injuries. Belfast Crown
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