Alexei Shortis

To all those men jeering #RussellBrand just a little reminder that there is nothing to prevent this happening to YOU in the future. You don't need to rape a woman for her to accuse you of rape. She can accuse you decades after she says it happened without time limitation when those offering you an alibi may be dead. Your accuser can stay anonymous whilst your name will be publicised. No evidence is required other than her testimony and that of her nearest and dearest to send you to jail for a very long time. Your barrister may soon be unable to cross-examine your accuser in any meaningful way so she 'doesn't feel put on trial'. The accuser may be referred to as 'the victim' long before the trial has finished. The process can take years. You may lose your job, income and your family willl suffer even if you're eventually found innocent. And you think it's a joke?! We have entered dystopian territory.