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Just one in every ten rape cases making it to court in Northern Ireland
THE challenges of securing rape convictions are "not going to change" a senior prosecutor has warned, as the latest statistics reveal just one in every ten cases makes it to court.
By Bimpe Archer
13 convicted of 'organised and systematic abuse' of disabled care home residents
Thirteen directors, managers and staff at two care homes have been convicted of imprisoning disabled adults in empty rooms to punish or control them, it can be reported.
By Rod Minchin and Press Association
A third of all drivers caught on mobile phone are in Fermanagh and Tyrone
ALMOST a third of all drivers convicted in court of using a mobile phone behind the wheel are caught in Fermanagh and Tyrone.
By John Monaghan
Legal aid changes blamed for big drop in prosecutions
Crown Court prosecutions dropped by more than a third during 2015, mainly due to lawyers protesting at changes to legal aid, the Department of Justice has said.
By Allison Morris