UK judge’s decision not to jail boys for rape like a ‘rock straight in my face’, says victim, 16
Summary
Two 15-year-old boys in the UK were not sent to prison after being found guilty of raping two girls in separate attacks. Instead, they received youth rehabilitation orders with supervision, and these sentences are now being reviewed by the attorney general.Key Facts
- The rapes happened in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, on November 26, 2024, and January 17, 2025.
- The boys involved were 15 years old at the time of sentencing.
- The judge gave youth rehabilitation orders instead of jail time, focusing on rehabilitation and preventing reoffending.
- The attacks were filmed, and the videos were shared, causing further harm to the victims.
- One boy was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety; another had a very low IQ and ADHD; a third boy involved had mild cognitive impairment.
- The judge cited the defendants' age and peer pressure as reasons for avoiding prison sentences.
- The families of the victims and the public expressed shock and concern about the sentences being too lenient.
- The attorney general’s office is reviewing the sentences due to public and official requests under the "unduly lenient" sentence review process.
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