Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inKate DevlinSaturday 07 November 2026 10:58 GMTRussell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaultsRussell Brand faces a lengthy jail sentence after being convicted at Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.The Prime Minister described Brand's actions as “horrifying”, praised the bravery of the victims, and refused to rule out changes to the law following the verdict.Andy Burnham said he will look at how rape cases are conducted to ensure victims do not feel like they are the ones on trial in court.Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy called the case a “wake-up call” for the media and entertainment industries to better protect victims of abuse.Metropolitan Police Chief Sir Mark Rowley supported calls for judges to instruct juries on rape myths and said he expects more alleged victims to come forward.In fullBurnham considers rape trial law change after Russell Brand backlashMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in