Ulster rugby trial: Debate continues to rage on social media after verdicts

Social media has seen both promises of demonstrations, and now-deleted controversial comments from sports players, following the Belfast rape trial.

Speaking outside Belfast Crown Court, Paddy Jackson’s solicitor criticised the “vile commentary expressed on social media going well beyond fair comment” that was posted during the trial.

However, the fallout from the verdicts ensures debate continues to rage, from those who welcomed the verdict, and others who were critical of the treatment of the claimant.