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Victims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, Burnham says
Metro UK and BBC News describe the same event in different terms.
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What happenedThe PM was responding after a police chief said comments made during Russell Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Andy Burnham to look at rape trial changes after ‘horrific’ Russell Brand case". The center frames it as "Victims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, Burnham says".
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Left / center-leftAndy Burnham to look at rape trial changes after ‘horrific’ Russell Brand case
Metro UK · Center-left · News report
CenterVictims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, Burnham says
BBC News · Center · News report
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Andy Burnham to look at rape trial changes after ‘horrific’ Russell Brand case
The Prime Minister said he would consider recommendations from Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to encourage more rape victims to come forward and get the 'conviction rate up'.
