sexual offences
New Northern Ireland up-skirting and cyber-flashing laws ‘close legal loophole’
Perpetrators could face up to two years in prison and up to 10 years on the Sex Offenders Register.
Number of sexual offences reported to police rose by almost 20 per cent last year
THE number of sexual offences reported to police rose by almost 20 per cent last year.
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.
Raft of PSNI and PPS improvements in sexual violence and abuse cases hailed but`more needed for victims' - report
KEY improvements in assistance for juries in sexual violence and abuse cases and communication with victims have still not happened, three years after their recommendation by inspectors.
PPS took eight months to make decision on prosecutions in cases involving sexual offences
THE Public Prosecution Service (PPS) took an average of eight months to make a decision about prosecuting in cases involving sexual offences, according to new figures.
Quarter of child sex abuse cases involve children aged 4-8
A LEADING charity has warned of hundreds of sexual offences being carried out on young children in Northern Ireland over the past year as it launches a new safety campaign.
Gillen Review recommends banning public from rape trials
A review of how Northern Ireland's justice system deals with serious sexual offences has recommended banning the public from trials.
Experts gather to discuss overhaul of system to help child victims of sexual offences
A RETIRED judge has warned "urgent creative thinking" is needed to ensure "true justice" for child victims in the courts.
Victims of sexual crimes being failed 'time and time again' - report
THE criminal justice system in Northern Ireland is failing victims of sexual violence and abuse crimes time and time again, inspectors have warned.
Man to stand trial for multiple sexual offences against a child
A BALLYGAWLEY man is to stand trial for multiple sexual offences against a child including rape, allegedly committed in a single incident over two years ago.