Rape crisis group calls for indecent exposure to be treated seriously

Perpetrators often progress to more serious sexual offences, experts warn

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has announced a review of investigations against gardaí accused of domestic or sexual crimes.

There is a tendency in Ireland to “minimise” more minor sexual offences like indecent exposure, but perpetrators often progress to more serious offences, Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) has said.

RCNI legal director Caroline Counihan said this was why a “zero tolerance” approach to it was so important.