Sentences of boys spared custody over Hampshire rape referred to Court of Appeal, PM says
Summary
The sentences for three boys convicted of raping two girls in Hampshire have been sent to the Court of Appeal. The prime minister and the attorney general decided to review the case because some believe the punishments were too light.Key Facts
- Two girls, aged 14 and 15, were raped in separate incidents in Hampshire.
- The attackers were boys aged 13 and 14 at the time of the crimes.
- The boys were found guilty and received youth rehabilitation orders instead of jail.
- The attorney general used the power to refer the sentences to the Court of Appeal.
- The prime minister called the case distressing and praised the bravery of the victims.
- A rape survivor expressed shock that the boys were released and supported the victims.
- The judge said he wanted to avoid "criminalising" very young boys in his sentencing.
- The boys cannot be named due to their age and legal protections.
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