Crime World

27-year-old mum of four Geila Ibram was murdered in 2023 while working as a sex-worker n Limerick. The violent attack was committed by Habib Shah Shamel who in recent weeks has been in court for terrorism related offences. The case itself has reignited the call among campaign groups for the decriminalisation of the sex trade in Ireland. But with only 15 convictions for those buying sex between 2017 and 2024 it raises questions around how the sex trade operates in this country. Chloe McPolin is joined by Crime World’s Denise Smith to discuss Ireland’s sex trade and if meaningful change can be made following Geila’s murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a stalemate in Portadown and deep division in Stormont. On the Orange side, the issue is the rights of a small number of people to march their traditional route – backed by a legal ruling. On the Garvaghy Road, a community feels that march is sectarian harassment - and a relic of another age. This is a local issue, but one which deep historical resonances, and one which many fear has brought Northern Ireland to the political brink. Unionists accuse nationalists of not accepting the rule of law, while nationalists accuse unionists of unnecessarily opening an old wound. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride and Allison Morris and hears from Claire Dickson in Portadown, and from Andrew Madden in Stormont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Not the Perfect Victim' is the newly released book by Conor McGregor rape victim Nikita Hand. So what does it tell us about Nikita and her epic battle for truth against one of the richest and biggest celebrities in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

41-year-old Paul Drew has been charged with the murder of Robbie Lawlor after he was arrested in Liverpool and returned to Belfast this week. Drew, with an address in Dublin, was previously jailed for heroin offences and is believed to be a close associate of the criminal known as Mr Big. During a brief hearing, a court heard that there is a Garda file with the Director of Public Prosecution in the Republic of Ireland in relation to the investigation and that 12 people questioned have yet to be charged. Jonathan GIll continues to fight his extradition to the North on the same murder charge. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A killer driver caused a horror crash that resulted in the death of a mother-of-two, who worked as a carer, and life-changing injuries for her husband, who was in the passenger seat. Michael Connors, from Ballyfermot in Dublin, had only recently been released from prison and was speeding through a housing estate when he spotted a police car. After the crash, he fled the scene, leaving a third victim - his 16-year-old passenger - with horrific injuries. This week, he was jailed for 13 years in a Welsh courtroom. So who is Connors, and what are his links to the infamous Cock Wall burglary gang? Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.