Andy Burnham to 'look closely' at reforming rape trials to encourage more women to come forward

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Andy Burnham to 'look closely' at reforming rape trials to encourage more women to come forward

Andy Burnham has said he will look at changing rape trials to encourage more women to come forward and "get the conviction rate up". The Prime Minister said lawmakers needed to look at how to "make sure they do not leave the woman feeling like she is on trial in court". It comes after disgraced comedian Russell Brand, 51, was convicted on Thursday of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. Mr Burnham…