Judge 'wrong' to spare rapists jail, court told
Summary
The Court of Appeal is reviewing sentences given to three boys convicted of raping two teenage girls in Hampshire because the Attorney General says the punishments were too light. The boys received community sentences, but officials argue they should have been sent to youth detention centers due to the serious nature of the crimes.Key Facts
- Three boys aged 13 and 14 were convicted of raping two teenage girls aged 14 and 15.
- The rapes happened in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in late 2024 and early 2025.
- Parts of the crimes were recorded on video by the boys.
- The boys were given Youth Rehabilitation Orders instead of jail time.
- The Attorney General referred the sentences to the Court of Appeal, calling them "unduly lenient."
- The original judge wanted to avoid sending them to jail to prevent unnecessary criminalization.
- One victim reported experiencing flashbacks and fears of encountering the boys again.
- The Court of Appeal is now deciding if the boys should receive longer detention sentences.
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