Brand convicted; Burnham praises victims' bravery
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 12:08 · Archive
Russell Brand has been convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. He faces a lengthy jail sentence and is expected to be moved to a prison specialising in male sex offenders.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham praised the bravery shown by the women who reported Brand, saying their actions will 'change the system' and vowing to be 'relentless' in providing support to victims. He described Brand's actions as 'horrifying' and praised the women for their 'courage to speak out'.
Burnham said he would examine how rape trials are conducted to ensure they do not leave women feeling like they are on trial themselves, as has been the experience in past cases. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said some of what was reported from Brand's trial was 'getting very close to victim blaming' and backed calls for judges to have to issue directions on rape myths to juries. The Metropolitan Police is encouraging anyone with further allegations against Brand to come forward.
How it is being reported
- Bravery of Brand’s victims will ‘change the legal system’, Burnham saysThe Prime Minister has already vowed to look at changing rape trials and encouraging women to come forward.Evening Standard · 9 Nov, 11:58
- Burnham: Bravery shown by Brand’s victims will ‘change the system’The PM spoke out as the disgraced comedian faces a lengthy jail termThe Independent · 9 Nov, 11:53
- Andy Burnham says bravery shown by women who reported Russell Brand will 'change the system' as he vowed to be 'relentless' in giving support to victimsSpeaking before Brand's sentencing today in London, the Prime Minister vowed to be 'relentless' in providing more support for victims.Daily Mail · 9 Nov, 11:49
In this story: Russell Brand · Andy Burnham · Sir Mark Rowley · Laura Gallacher · Southwark Crown Court · Metropolitan Police
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