PM Burnham Says Brand's Victims' Bravery Will Change Legal System
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Prime Minister Burnham praised the courage of disgraced comedian Russell Brand's victims, stating their bravery will transform the legal system. Burnham has already pledged to examine changes to rape trials and encourage more women to come forward with allegations.
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Burnham: Bravery shown by Brand’s victims will ‘change the system’ (opens The Independent in a new tab)
The PM spoke out as the disgraced comedian faces a lengthy jail term
Bravery of Brand’s victims will ‘change the legal system’, Burnham says (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
The Prime Minister has already vowed to look at changing rape trials and encouraging women to come forward.
