John Gillen

Paddy Jackson’s lawyer explains courtroom tactics in Belfast rape trial

Review: Airing of explicit detail in this documentary risks voyeurism, but is justified

The Irish Times view on prosecuting sexual violence: Failing victims, failing society

A succession of high-profile trials has illuminated the cruel conditions victims endure in a system that deals with a case of sexual violence much as it does a car theft

Justice expert to examine anonymity of defendants in rape trials

Prof Tom O’Malley’s review follows protests over Belfast rape trial

Public attitude change towards rape needed, says Blackwell

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre director backs calls by Leona O’Callaghan for legal system changes

Judge urges exclusion of public from rape trials in North

Rape defendants should not be allowed remain anonymous, says Sir John Gillen

Defendants in rape trials should not be anonymous, says judge

Confidence-building measures for complainants ‘who fear the cruel glare of public exposure’ are vital

North’s justice system failing sexual violence victims, report finds

Conviction rates for rape and sexual offences are the lowest in the UK, CJINI study finds

Man accused of publicly identifying Belfast rape trial complainant

Man to be prosecuted in North for allegedly naming complainant on social media

Belfast rape trial review: ‘hammer of the law’ to hit social media misconduct

Review begins after calls for reform following Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding trial

Fallout from Belfast’s watershed trial still to wash out

Two months after the acquittal of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, the city is trying to move on

Review of handling of sexual violence cases in North begins

Calls for reform of system followed trial of rugby players Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding

Homeless Jesus on his way to ‘the spiritual heart of Dublin’

Tim Schmalz’s bronze statue is destined for Christ Church Cathedral, and it might be followed by a second statue near where homeless man Jonathan Corrie died

Linen Hall Library celebrates its 225th anniversary

Library played an important role in Belfast and Irish history

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