The ulster rugby trial

[seafoid]

https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/full-reporting-of-ulster-rape-trial-could-undermine-the-verdict-36776307.html

A lawyer for one of the rugby players acquitted in the Belfast rape trial has said he has concerns the lifting of reporting restrictions could "undermine the verdict of not guilty".

Frank O'Donoghue QC, who represented Stuart Olding (25) during the nine-week trial, said there was a "general concern" the not guilty verdicts could be undermined.

The lawyer said: "On occasion it (reporting) has been anything but respectful of the verdict."

An application by various media outlets to lift reporting restrictions imposed by Judge Patricia Smyth is expected to come before her next Monday.

[Frank_The_Tank]

https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/full-reporting-of-ulster-rape-trial-could-undermine-the-verdict-36776307.html

A lawyer for one of the rugby players acquitted in the Belfast rape trial has said he has concerns the lifting of reporting restrictions could "undermine the verdict of not guilty".

Frank O'Donoghue QC, who represented Stuart Olding (25) during the nine-week trial, said there was a "general concern" the not guilty verdicts could be undermined.

The lawyer said: "On occasion it (reporting) has been anything but respectful of the verdict."

An application by various media outlets to lift reporting restrictions imposed by Judge Patricia Smyth is expected to come before her next Monday.

Will it all be on public record anyway in a transcript of the trial that goes online?

[johnnycool]

In awe at the quality of Fionntamhnach's post above. Best I've read on this board for a long time.

Agreed

Indeed a good riposte to Sid, but will fall on deaf ears of those that don't want to hear as usual.

[Franko]

A lot of words to say very little.

That could be your strapline.

Your's could be 'rape culture don't exsist, lol'..

Yes, if he wanted to show everyone that his spelling and grammar is similar to that of an uneducated fool.

[quit yo jibbajabba]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43654109

Paddy would need to get back till the training shortly...

[gallsman]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43654109

Paddy would need to get back till the training shortly...

How f**king stupid do you have to be to think that was a good idea?

[blewuporstuffed]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43654109

Paddy would need to get back till the training shortly...

How f**king stupid do you have to be to think that was a good idea?

This could really be in the WTF? thread.
Morons

[quit yo jibbajabba]

think the two guys were overheard saying "lets get this gaaboard thread to the 300 page mark"...

wait till the feminists hear about this......

[Milltown Row2]

Jesus, some people are easy offended

[AZOffaly]

Jesus, some people are easy offended

I'm not offended, I just think they're donkeys.

[johnnycool]

Jesus, some people are easy offended

I'm not offended, I just think they're donkeys.

It is a tad insensitive and ill timed considering they're "spit roasting" a cup.

Dickheads alright.

[magpie seanie]

Jesus, some people are easy offended

I'm not offended, I just think they're donkeys.

What are you on about AZ? That's just the way lads go on. You must have had a very sheltered life if you don't realise this. Get with it. 

[longballin]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43654109

Another Ulster rugby own goal - the arrogance of them

[gallsman]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43654109

Another Ulster rugby own goal - the arrogance of them

See the above.

[gallsman]

Jesus, some people are easy offended

I'm not offended, I just think they're donkeys.

Precisely, whether offended or not, you'd have to be a bit of a Muppet not to recognise the stupidity of it.