Protest march to be mounted in Cork to highlight sexual violence
It comes following several marches held in cities throughout the country on Thursday in the wake of the Belfast rape trial verdict.
All four defendants were acquitted in Belfast Crown Court on Wednesday.
Follow up marches are being held across the country today with one taking place on Patrick's Street at 1:30.
Protests are taking place in Dublin and Befast as part of the #IBelieveHer campaign this afternoon calling for justice for survivors of sexual assualt.
Mary Crilly of the Sexual Violence Centre says over her 35 years at the cenrtre the conviction rate stands at around 5%.
Speaking to RedFM News, Mary Crilly of Cork Sexual Violence Centre says the legal system is not working and its wake up time.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this report you can contact the Cork Sexual Violence Centre on 1800 496 496.
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