24-year-old Dublin man jailed for rape in west Dublin

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A 24-year-old Dublin man was jailed for six years, with the final year suspended, at the Central Criminal Court on 11 June 2018 after being convicted of rape. The offence followed an incident at a west Dublin park on 7 March 2015.

The jury acquitted him of a second rape charge involving the same complainant. During sentencing, Mr Justice Paul Butler said rape complainants should have access to legal advice during trials, while recognising the presumption of innocence before conviction.