Main content
What does one rape trial tell us about lad culture and consent?
The cricketer jailed for rape after setting up a sexual conquest game on WhatsApp.
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.
Upskirting: How one woman fought back and changed the law
Ten things you might not know about Stacey Dooley
The darker side of apps we all have on our phones
Podcast
-
Beyond Today
One big question about one big story from the news - and beyond - every weekday.



