UCD Medical Student Nude Photo Scandal Sparks Outrage and Demands for Justice
University College Dublin (UCD) is currently reviewing its procedures for handling dignity and respect issues, including image-based sexual abuse, following the circulation of an intimate image of a student. This incident, which involved an image of a student taken after she was raped, has drawn criticism from TD Ruth Coppinger regarding the university’s response and support for the victim. UCD President Orla Feely has stated the university’s zero-tolerance approach and immediate reporting of the incident to gardaí, emphasizing ongoing support for the student and encouraging others to utilize available services. The review is now also examining steps to address emerging forms of abuse, such as AI-related activities.
John Q. Hosedrinker