Victims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, Burnham says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/victims-in-rape-cases-must-not-feel-like-they-are-on-trial-burnham-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Burnham urges rape trial reform after Brand conviction to stop victims feeling on trialhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/victims-in-rape-cases-must-not-feel-like-they-are-on-trial-burnham-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/victims-in-rape-cases-must-not-feel-like-they-are-on-trial-burnham-says#u192901Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:50:26 +0000Prime Minister Andy Burnham said victims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, responding to the Russell Brand conviction and police criticism of courtroom tactics. Burnham will consider recommendations from Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to encourage more victims to come forward and improve conviction rates. Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Police suspect he may have attacked at least 10 other women. The PM did not rule out law changes after scrutiny of how women were treated during the trial raised concerns about victim blami