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sexual assault sentencing

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Man who raped elderly, vulnerable neighbour jailed for 13 years

Man who raped elderly, vulnerable neighbour jailed for 13 years

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

The court heard that Anne Gallagher wished to waive her anonymity in order for Shane Kelly to be named.
Leitrim barber jailed for eight years for rape of woman in his home

Leitrim barber jailed for eight years for rape of woman in his home

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

The woman was raped by Dilzar Hamad in a downstairs toilet during a visit to his home. She had been attempting to leave the bathroom when Hamad appeared and pushed her back inside.
'Silence is not consent', judge warns, as man sentenced for rape

'Silence is not consent', judge warns, as man sentenced for rape

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

The judge urged a social media debate on consent after rape sentencing

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