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Rape Victim 'Heartbroken' as Abuser's Sentencing Adjourned Due to Legal Aid Strike

A rape victim expressed heartbreak after her abuser's sentence hearing was adjourned for several months due to a legal aid strike, preventing her from delivering her victim impact statement as planned.

2 Aug, 04:30 — 2 Aug, 04:30
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irish-independent15d ago

Rape victim ‘heartbroken’ after abuser’s sentence hearing adjourned for months due to legal aid strike

Woman had been preparing to give victim impact statement tomorrow

By Ali Bracken

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