McDowell urged to review supports, procedures and facilities for rape victims

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell was last night urged to launch a full review of the supports, procedures and facilities in place for rape victims.

Mr McDowell was urged to act after new figures showed a dramatic fall in the number of rape cases coming before the courts.

Labour Party Justice spokesman Joe Costello said the huge fall in the number of prosecutions came at a time when more and more rapes are being reported to gardaí.