Northern Ireland's Justice Department is expected to launch a review of how serious sexual offences are addressed. Ireland and Ulster rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were cleared of rape following a nine-week trial that ended last month. Stuart Olding and Paddy JacksonVictims groups have sought a review of the criminal justice system. A spokesman for the Department of Justice said:[quote]The Department is currently considering a number of issues relating to how the criminal justice system handles alleged sexual offences and will be making an announcement in due course. [/quote]PA

Source: Evening echo April 18, 2018 19:41 UTC