Overview

• Prosecutors list two counts of rape, two of sexual assault, and one of sexual activity without consent alleged to have occurred in London on August 10.
• The 73-year-old appeared at Isleworth Crown Court, was not arraigned, and confirmed his name and age.
• His barrister indicated he will plead not guilty when formal pleas are entered.
• Judge Martin Edmunds KC scheduled a seven-day trial to begin on November 1, 2027 and apologized for the delay, citing court backlogs and custody pressures.
• Brocket was released on conditional bail, all allegations relate to one complainant with statutory anonymity, and he is due for a case management hearing on January 9, 2026 with a pre-trial review on October 7, 2027.