A woman who has publicly alleged she was raped by entertainer Russell Brand when she was 16 has waived her right to anonymity to lead a campaign for a staggered age of consent law. Mia Latter, now 37, was one of six women who came forward with allegations against Brand in 2023 as part of an investigation by the Times, the Sunday Times, and Channel 4’s Dispatches.
At the time of that report, she was identified under the pseudonym 'Alice'.
In a recent interview with the Sunday Times, Latter explained that she is now describing the incident as rape, whereas the 2023 investigation had initially reported it as a sexual assault. Reflecting on the public reaction to her story, she noted that the significant age gap and the clear imbalance of power were factors that resonated with many people.
She alleged that Brand instructed her to keep their relationship hidden from school friends and frequently referred to her as "the child" while in the presence of his entourage. According to the Sunday Times, the alleged oral rape occurred toward the end of their relationship.
Latter is now calling for a legal change that would create a staggered age of consent. She clarified that she does not wish to criminalize consensual relationships between teenagers, suggesting that those between 16 and 18 should remain permissible.
However, she argued that it should be a criminal offense for adults in their thirties, forties, or fifties to pursue relationships with individuals under the age of 18.
To dedicate her time to this campaign, Latter has decided not to proceed with the criminal justice process.
Regarding the legal proceedings involving Brand, the entertainer was sentenced on Monday to 10 and a half years in prison for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two other counts of rape and one allegation of attempted indecent assault.
None of the women who participated in the 2023 media investigation were complainants in the criminal trial that led to his conviction.
Latter stated that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) opted not to include her in the recent criminal trial, although she noted that police had expressed interest in her involvement in a "subsequent trial." A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed that an investigation was launched in January 2026 following an allegation of rape.
Detectives have been seeking advice from the CPS to determine the best path forward, and the investigation remains ongoing. The CPS stated that it continues to work closely with investigators to ensure cases progress as efficiently as possible.
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