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“Honest belief” victim consented will no longer be a defence in rape cases

An “honest” belief that a victim consented to sex will no longer be a legal defence in rape c...

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07.45 14 Jul 2025


“Honest belief” victim consented will no longer be a defence in rape cases


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07.45 14 Jul 2025


An “honest” belief that a victim consented to sex will no longer be a legal defence in rape cases according to new proposals being considered by the Government. We discuss this further with  Cliona Sadlier, Executive Director Rape Crisis Network Ireland. 


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