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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7526Rape · Co. Dublin

Teen, 17, to face trial over alleged repeated rape of a male

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with six counts of rape under the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990, over alleged offences against a man in Dublin city in 2020 and 2021, when the boy was aged 14 and 15. He appeared at Dublin Children's Court on 13 September 2023, where he made no reply to charge and has not indicated a plea. The court agreed it cannot accept jurisdiction, and the DPP has directed trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court. Bail was granted with conditions, and the case was adjourned to the Children's Court in October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 17-year-old boy is accused of three allegations of oral rape and three of anal rape of a male.
Where
The alleged offences took place in the city of Dublin.
When
  • The alleged offences took place in 2020 and 2021.
  • The accused was aged 14 and 15 at the time of the alleged offences.
Charges
  • The boy was charged with six counts under the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990.
  • The charges relate to three different incidents, according to the defence solicitor.
Investigation
  • The boy was brought to Bridewell Garda station and made no reply to charge.
  • Gardaí have submitted all documentation on the case to the DPP.
In court
  • On 13 September 2023 the boy appeared at Dublin Children's Court, accompanied by his social worker, and has not indicated a plea.
  • The defence solicitor and the judge agreed that the Children's Court cannot accept jurisdiction due to the nature of the offences.
  • The DPP directed trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court.
  • Bail was granted with no objection, on conditions including a 10 pm to 7 am curfew, providing a contact number to gardaí, surrendering his passport, and having no contact with the alleged injured party.
  • Judge Paul Kelly ordered the teen to return to the Children's Court in October.
Other details
The defendant and complainant have the legal right to anonymity.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place in the city. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place in 2020 and 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe accused was aged 14 and 15 at the time of the alleged offences. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe boy was brought to Bridewell Garda station and made no reply to charge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have submitted all documentation on the case to the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe 17-year-old boy appeared at Dublin Children's Court charged with six counts under the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of three allegations of oral rape and three of anal rape of a male. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charges relate to three different incidents. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe defence solicitor and the judge agreed that the Children's Court cannot accept jurisdiction due to the nature of the offences. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe boy, accompanied by his social worker, has not indicated a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBail conditions include a 10 pm to 7 am curfew, providing a contact number to gardaí, surrendering his passport, and having no contact with the alleged injured party. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Kelly ordered the teen to return to the Children's Court in October. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThere was no objection to bail with conditions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe defendant and complainant have the legal right to anonymity. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Sep2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Dublin teen, 17, to face trial accused of repeatedly raping another male

    First report of the Children's Court appearance: charges, the boy's age at the time, bail conditions, the DPP's direction for trial in the Central Criminal Court, and the adjournment to October.

    accused, 17, malevictim, male