Victim blaming in rape trials: Why are women still facing questions about their clothing?

Ann Murphy discusses the backlash over victim blaming in court and the lack of a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Limerick

Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Limerick rape case reignites debate over victim blaming in sexual assault trials

The case of a 15-year-old girl raped by 18-year-old Patrick Faulkner at a Limerick birthday party caused outrage last week after defence counsel questioned the victim's clothing choices in court.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, representatives from women's rights groups called for guidelines to be introduced in relation to “victim blaming” in rape and sexual assault cases.