Dr Susan Leahy publishes report: ‘Realities of Irish Rape Trials’

Dr Susan Leahy, senior lecturer in the School of Law has published a report, ‘The Realities of Rape Trials: Perspectives from Practice’, which was funded by the Irish Research Council New Foundations Scheme and conducted in partnership with Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. The research involved interviews with legal professionals and court accompaniment workers on the realities of Irish rape trials and fills a significant gap in knowledge on the practical operation of the law in this area.

The report was launched at a webinar hosted by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on 21st of June 2021, which was attended by over 140 participants from key criminal justice stakeholders including the Office of the DPP, An Garda Siochana, the Department of Justice and representatives from victims’ rights organisations. It is available to download at: https://www.drcc.ie/news-resources/resources/the-realities-of-rape-trials-in-ireland/