LONDON — Labour deputy leader and Education Secretary Lucy Powell has condemned the cross-examination of Russell Brand’s victims during his recent trial as “shocking and depressing,” stating she believed the legal system had moved past that style of questioning.
Brand was recently sentenced to more than 10 years in prison following convictions for rape and sexual assault. Speaking about the trial proceedings, Powell expressed deep concern over how the complainants were questioned by the defense.
Regret Over Past Campaign Interview
In addition to her comments on the trial, Powell addressed political history involving the comedian. As Labour’s campaign chief at the time, she acknowledged regrets regarding the arrangements that led then-party leader Ed Miliband to conduct an interview with Brand.
