On Thursday 1st November the School of Law hosted an event on Sexual Offences: Research and Practice Perspectives. The speakers included Dr Siobhan Weare from Lancaster University, who delivered a paper on 'Female to male sexual violence in the UK', Ms Lily Buckley BL, who presented on the topic of 'Applications to cross examine complainants on past sexual history, and Dr Susan Leahy UL, who reflected on 'Reform of the Rape Shield in Irish Law'. The event, which was well attended, was organised by Dr Susan Leahy and Dr Margaret Fitzgerald O'Reilly.