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Police officers investigate the area where all four men accused in the rape and murder were killed

Indian police kill four suspects during re-enactment

Indian police have shot dead four detained gang-rape and murder suspects as they were re-enacting their alleged crime, prompting celebrations but also accusations of extrajudicial killings.

World • 06 Dec 19

Mr Justice Garrett Simons dismissed the man's application for bail on several grounds

Man accused of rape in Scotland is denied bail

The High Court has refused to grant bail to a 25-year-old man who is accused of raping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Scotland.

News • 28 Dec 18

Submissions to the LRC should be made by the end of October

LRC seeking submissions relating to consent laws

The Law Reform Commission is appealing for submissions and comments in relation to laws surrounding consent.

Crime • 27 Jul 18

The man was originally sentenced to 12 years with the final two suspended in June 2016

12-year sentence for marital rape reduced on appeal

A man who continues to show no remorse for raping his wife has had his prison sentence cut on appeal.

Courts • 26 Feb 18

War Wounds Series2 EP11

"Even though these are some of the more traumatic parts of life that I have experienced, they are some of the places I've felt the closest to humanity."

Voices • 20 Sep 17

What Man Can Do To Man Series2 EP9

“When I come back from these places, it’s such a culture-shock - because I’m leaving Gaza after an offensive, or the Democratic Republic of Congo when there’s a massacre happening."

Voices • 07 Nov 16

Women, War & Trauma Series2 EP7

“The women cried and said they do not believe or think that Irish people understand the length of violence and conflict that they’ve gone through."

Voices • 17 Oct 16

There have been a number of demonstrations highlighting issues with the country's laws

India passes harsher rape laws for juveniles

India today passed a bill allowing harsher punishments for juveniles aged 16-18 after an outcry over the release of a rapist who served three years for his part in a notorious gang-rape in 2012.

World • 22 Dec 15

Zainab Hawa Bangura told the 15-member council it was still largely 'cost-free' to rape a woman, child or man in conflict

Six month old babies raped according to UN envoy

United Nations envoy on sexual violence in conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura has visited a Congolese district where rebels raped babies.

News • 17 Apr 13

A prisoner transport vehicle, believed to be ferrying the accused, enters the district court in New Delhi

Five appear in court over New Delhi rape

Five men accused of raping and murdering a 23-year-old student aboard a moving bus in India have appeared in court.

News • 21 Jan 13

Indian lawyer VK Anand, who represents defendant Ram Singh who is on trial for the gang-rape of a student, gestures as he speaks with the media

India rape accused wanted to kill - report

The gang of men charged with the rape and murder of an Indian woman deliberately tried to find a woman to rape and kill, according to a police report.

News • 11 Jan 13

Indian activists stand near a memorial to a rape victim during a protest in New Delhi

Three accused of India rape to plead not guilty

Three of the men accused of raping and murdering an Indian student in a moving bus will plead not guilty to the charges, their lawyer said, citing lapses in the police investigation.

News • 09 Jan 13

Indian protesters participate in a prayer meeting for the rape victim in New Delhi yesterday

Indian rape victim's father wants her to be named

The father of an Indian woman whose rape and torture provoked a global outcry has said that he wanted her name to be made public so she could be an inspiration to other victims of sexual assault.

News • 06 Jan 13