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Pakistani national jailed for raping woman he invited to his home

Summary

Shafiq Quadri, a 49‑year‑old Pakistani national, was sentenced to six years in prison for raping a woman he had invited to his Galway home for dinner. The conviction, delivered by the Central Criminal Court in October 2018, followed the victim's testimony that after a night of food and drinks she was assaulted while intoxicated. Quadri denied the charge, claiming he would have been convicted if he had not shaved his beard. The judge noted the crime was out of character for Quadri, who had no prior convictions, and highlighted the victim's profound distress and post‑traumatic stress diagnosis. Quadri's sentence began in October when he entered custody after the jury verdict. The case underscored the victim's experience of shame, humiliation, and ongoing psychological treatment. The court recorded the victim's impact statement, detailing her trauma and the lasting effects on her life. The sentence will run from the date of conviction.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Pakistani national jailed for raping woman he invited to his home. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• January 20, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2019-01-21 Publication

Why: The Pakistani national, who came here in 2001, told the court "I am here because of my own sins" but claimed he was advised before the trial that he would be convicted if he did not shave off his beard. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report