Rory Best has said he regrets his appearance at the Belfast rape trial, believing he became “a pawn” in the case.

The Rape Crisis Network of Ireland (RCNI) is facing "crunch-time" as demand for its expertise continues to grow but State funding support remains stagnant.

A charity that supports victims of child sex abuse says the visit of Pope Francis and the high-profile Belfast rape trial in 2018 led to a spike in the numbers accessing its services.

Where does contempt of court begin and end? There has been non-stop coverage of speculative aspects and scenarios attaching to those pronounced innocent of all charges in the Belfast rape trial.

Pre-recorded cross-examination should be piloted in the courts to better protect vulnerable witnesses such as rape victims, a report has found.