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Judge to deliver written judgement on anonymity in rape cases

Summary

In a High Court case, Mr Justice Michael White announced he would issue a written judgment on July 11 regarding a rape victim's request to waive her anonymity. The case involves a 41‑year‑old Wicklow man who was convicted last month of repeated sexual attacks on a child who was about nine at the time. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape and two counts of indecent assault between 1987 and 1989. Mr Justice White had imposed a seven‑year sentence and, at the trial, ordered that the identities of both parties remain unpublished at the DPP's request. The DPP now seeks to lift that order so the victim's name can be disclosed, while the defence argues there is no legal basis to remove the anonymity. The judge noted the seriousness of the issue and the need for a written decision, though he may be delayed by a busy docket.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judge to deliver written judgement on anonymity in rape cases. Charges or matters: four counts of rape and two counts of indecent assault in Co Wicklow on unknown dates between 1987 and 1989. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• July 11 Adjournment
• 1987 and 1989 Incident
• 2019-06-28 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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