Burnham considers rape trial law change after Russell Brand backlash
The Independent ·
Prime minister described star’s actions as ‘horrifying’ and praised the bravery of the women who had the ‘courage to speak out’
Burnham considers rape trial law change after Russell Brand backlash
Prime minister described star’s actions as ‘horrifying’ and praised the bravery of the women who had the ‘courage to speak out’
2 sources · 2 articles · updated 2026-11-07 00:01 UTC · general
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Russell Brand trial sparks calls for 'rape myths' law change after 'defence came very close to victim blaming'
Daily Mirror ·
Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley accused Brand's defence case of getting 'very close to victim blaming', and warned against propagating 'myths' about how victims should behave