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'Why didn't you scream?': The rape myths exposed by the Russell Brand trial
Russell Brand is now a convicted rapist. But what does his case tell us about the way rape victims are treated in court? And what needs to change to make the justice system fairer for survivors?
Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson is joined by Labour MP Jess Phillips, former Safeguarding Minister, and campaigner Natasha Saunders, who was raped by her former husband. They discuss victim-blaming in the courtroom, the rape myths raised during Brand's trial and whether proposed reforms can make a difference.
Warning: This episode contains details of rape and sexual assault that some listeners…
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