{
  "id": 10907896,
  "title": "One-in-five think there are 'a lot' of false rape claims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/one-in-five-think-there-are-a-lot-of-false-rape-claims",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:32:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0930/1593455-rape-ireland-young-men/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A recent poll conducted for the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has revealed that one-in-five adults in Ireland believe there are a lot of false rape allegations, while fewer than one-in-four, 22%, think victims of sexual violence are treated fairly by the justice system. The survey, which interviewed over 1,000 people, also found that fewer than half, 43%, believe that victims can speak openly about their experiences in Ireland. A particularly concerning finding is that 15% of adults surveyed believe that a person who is raped while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is at least partially responsible. The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre emphasizes the need for sustained prevention and education programs that challenge victim-blaming narratives, particularly in online spaces, where harmful views may be amplified.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}