Girl reveals rape trauma ahead of sentence review
Summary
Two teenage boys convicted of raping two girls in Hampshire received sentences without jail time, causing public concern and a sentence review at the Court of Appeal. One of the victims, a 15-year-old girl named Jazmine, shared how the attack has deeply affected her life and how the legal process has been very hard for her.Key Facts
- Two teenage boys, aged 15, were convicted of raping two girls aged 14 and 15 in Hampshire.
- The boys were given youth rehabilitation orders instead of prison sentences.
- The judge said that custody should be a last resort for youth offenders and considered the boys’ mental and developmental conditions.
- One boy has ADHD and anxiety; the other has a very low IQ and neurodevelopmental issues.
- The attacks included multiple rapes, some filmed and shared on social media, leading to further abuse of the victims.
- The victims spoke out about the lasting trauma and harm caused by the attacks.
- The Attorney General sent the case to the Court of Appeal, calling the sentences too light.
- The case drew responses from political leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who expressed distress.
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