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Judge who sentenced Russell Brand praised for dispelling rape myths

Criminal Bar Association and campaigners hail Mr Justice Bennathan for delivering remarks with ‘piercing clarity’The judge who sentenced Russell Brand has been praised for dispelling rape myths with “piercing clarity”.Mr Justice Bennathan’s sentencing remarks were particularly welcomed given that rape myths had played a part in the trial. He was also lauded for calling out “enablers” who witnessed

Published Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 18:11
Judge who sentenced Russell Brand praised for dispelling rape myths
Criminal Bar Association and campaigners hail Mr Justice Bennathan for delivering remarks with ‘piercing clarity’The judge who sentenced Russell Brand has been praised for dispelling rape myths with “piercing clarity”.Mr Justice Bennathan’s sentencing remarks were particularly welcomed given that rape myths had played a part in the trial. He was also lauded for calling out “enablers” who witnessed sexual assaults by the comedian. Continue reading...

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