rape

EDITORIAL

Cork rape trial: How on Earth can a man control himself when faced with a hint of lace?

Last week, there was righteous uproar when senior counsel Elizabeth O’Connell defended her 27-year-old client for raping a…

By Lucy White

Consent

EDITORIAL

#ThisIsNotConsent: Our tops are too low, our skirts are too short, our niceties are seduction

The hashtag #ThisIsNotConsent has been making waves on Twitter. Women across the country are posting photos of their…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Dr Ciara Kelly schools radio listener about rape and consent

Dr Ciara Kelly, presenter of radio show Lunchtime Live on Newstalk, reminded us all why we love her…

By Erin Lindsay

EDITORIAL

Paddy Jackson says he is ‘ashamed’ in new statement

Paddy Jackson, who was found not guilty of raping a young woman in Belfast last week, has issued…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

Rape Crisis Centre receives over €30k following Belfast rape trial verdict

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre received over €30,000 in donations in the few days following the Belfast rape…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

Belfast rape trial: here’s my truth

The truth is ambiguous. Two people can look at the exact same situation and see it completely differently,…

By Lauren Heskin

EDITORIAL

Rape On Trial: Is the legal system discouraging victims from coming forward?

What were you wearing? How rough was the sex? Why didn't you scream? When it comes to reporting…

By Amanda Cassidy