Calls made for changes to how rape trials are held
The calls come in the wake of the acquittal of all four defendants in the Belfast Rape Trial.
The director of Sexual Violence Centre Cork says the organisation are in shock and despair about the speed in which the jury in the Belfast rape trial reached their verdict.
Mary Crilly was speaking following the high profile rape trial of Ireland and Ulster rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, who were acquitted of the rape and sexual assault charges against them yesterday following 3 hours and 40 minutes of jury deliberations.
Blaine McIlroy and Rory Harrison were also found not guilty of the charges against them.
Speaking to RedFM News, Mary Crilly from the Cork Sexual Violence Centre says people are angry.
If you have been affected by any of issues raised in this report you can contact the Sexual Violence Centre Cork on 1800 496 496.
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