Naming of sexual assault victims online is 'of great concern'

Minister for Justice & Equality, Helen McEntee TD, and Mr Tom O’Malley of NUI Galway, as they launch the O’Malley Review of Protections for Vulnerable Witnesses in the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences. Picture: Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland

The naming of victims of sexual violence on social media is "of great concern", the author of a review into sexual offence trials has said.

The O'Malley Review of Protections for Vulnerable Witnesses in the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences was published yesterday and contained 50 recommendations on how sexual offence trials should be approached.