DiscoverDrivetime"Honest belief of consent" may no longer be allowed as a defence of rape
"Honest belief of consent" may no longer be allowed as a defence of rape

"Honest belief of consent" may no longer be allowed as a defence of rape

Update: 2025-07-14
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The Department of Justice and the Office of the Attorney General are modifying the State's consent laws to no longer allow "honest belief" of consent as a defence in rape cases. For more, Dr Catherine O'Sullivan, Senior Lecturer School of Law, UCC.
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"Honest belief of consent" may no longer be allowed as a defence of rape

"Honest belief of consent" may no longer be allowed as a defence of rape

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