asked the Minister for Justice (a) the number of cases of rape reported for the years 1975, 1976 and 1977; (b) the number of persons charged in respect of these cases; (c) the number convicted in respect of these cases, and (d) the average sentence imposed in respect of these cases.
Written Answers. - Rape Cases.
128.
The information sought in the question is as follows:
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
|
Year |
Number of cases of rape reported |
The number ofpersons charged in these cases |
The number of those in column (3)convicted of |
Cases before the courts |
|
(a) rape |
(b) indecent assualt |
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1975 |
38 |
31 |
4 |
6 |
10 |
1976 |
32 |
38 |
7 |
2 |
8 |
1977 |
60 |
44 |
1 |
3 |
28 |
* When an accused person is acquitted of rape he may be convicted on the lesser charge of indecent assault.
The average sentence imposed on those in column four convicted of rape was three years and nine months.
The average sentence imposed on those in column four convicted of indecent assault was 11 months.