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# Sentencing

All time
Anglo pair could each face five years in prison for each offence
17 Apr 2014
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Sentencing deferred in case of Cork mother who smothered son
7 Apr 2014
9.4k
Groups say 'justice was delivered' in Athlone rape case ruling
3 Mar 2014
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12
France scrum-half Morgan Parra to learn Six Nations fate tomorrow
26 Feb 2014
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4
Aaron McKenna: Why do the Irish courts not care about women?
Aaron McKenna
1 Feb 2014
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India to hold vigils to mark anniversary of gang-rape victim's death
29 Dec 2013
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Thomas Byrne to be sentenced this afternoon
2 Dec 2013
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36
Man sentenced to seven years for attacking police officer with knife
12 Nov 2013
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‘Accountability and lessons need to be learnt from the deaths of Bray fire men’
26 Oct 2013
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10
Judge urged to sentence Delhi gang rapists to death
11 Sep 2013
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Four men convicted in India gang rape case
10 Sep 2013
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Column: I saw the pain and terror 'Whitey' Bulger created – he was no Robin Hood
Larry Donnelly
14 Aug 2013
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Mentally disabled inmate on death row gets stay of execution in the US
15 Jul 2013
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36 per cent of prisoners in Irish jails serving at least five years
13 Jul 2013
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
18 Jun 2013
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Families of murder victims unhappy with sentencing and bail laws
18 Jun 2013
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…
11 Jun 2013
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Victim devastated as man who raped her when she was 14 ‘walks free’
10 Jun 2013
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One in five burglars gets five years or more in jail
20 May 2013
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OJ Simpson in a last-ditch effort to get new trial
16 May 2013
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Accused in Tia Sharp murder sentenced to 38 years in prison
14 May 2013
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Saudi Arabia denies man was sentenced to paralysis
9 Apr 2013
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Report looks at 'individualised and discretionary nature' of Irish sentencing
19 Mar 2013
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UPDATE: Man sentenced to life for the murder of Catherine Gowing
25 Feb 2013
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Column: We owe it to victims to have minimum and mandatory sentencing
John O'Keeffe
30 Jan 2013
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Analysis: Average sentence for rape is 5 - 7 years
28 Jan 2013
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Public to be given more info on sentencing in Irish courts
28 Jan 2013
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Fiona Doyle thanks public for support after abuse ruling
26 Jan 2013
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Fiona Doyle rallies to go ahead in honour of 'every victim' of sexual abuse
25 Jan 2013
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Column: Fiona Doyle was caught in the crossfire of a war over sentencing
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
24 Jan 2013
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The Evening Fix... now with added photos of unsuspecting commuters
24 Jan 2013
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3
Shatter "understands people were disturbed" by details in rape case
24 Jan 2013
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RCNI calls for an end to granting bail after conviction for rape
23 Jan 2013
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Poll: Should the government review sentencing laws for sexual assaults?
22 Jan 2013
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105
The Evening Fix... now with added tips on building a rainbow igloo
21 Jan 2013
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Integration Centre calls for legislation on hate crimes as racism figures rise
10 Jan 2013
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27
The Evening Fix... now with added ballerinas on the Grand Canal
18 Oct 2012
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Seán Quinn escapes jail – for now – after being found guilty of contempt
29 Jun 2012
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Column: Child abuse is a serious crime. It deserves a serious punishment.
Lisa Collins
7 Mar 2012
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Judges should be able to specify minimum terms for murder, says law reform group
19 Jan 2012
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