What happens today?published at 09:08 BST
09:08 BST
Helena Wilkinson
Reporting from Southwark Crown Court
If all goes to plan, today will be the first of Russell Brand’s trial.
He was in court the past two days, but that was for the jury to be selected and sworn in.
The jurors who’ll try the case have been asked to come to court for a 10:00 BST start.
Once they’re settled in their seats, the judge might say a few words and then it’ll be over to the prosecution who will open the case.
In an opening speech to the jury, the prosecution barrister outlines the charges and summarises the evidence.
Once finished they move on to the prosecution evidence.