What does one rape trial tell us about lad culture and consent?
May 09, 2019•21 min
Episode description
Cricketer Alex Hepburn was jailed last month for raping a sleeping woman. The assault happened after Hepburn had set up a sexual conquest game on a WhatsApp group. The BBC’s Phil Mackie tells us about the trial, and we speak to lawyer Eleanor Law about the legal difficulties that arise when this kind of misogynistic behaviour goes to court. Plus self-confessed “reformed lad” Chris Hemmings explains why this culture exists and how best to tackle it.
Producers: Duncan Barber and Seren Jones. Mixed by Nicolas Raufast. Editor: John Shields.
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