Two 15-year-old boys, previously spared custody for raping two girls, have been sentenced to four years' detention after the court of appeal ruled their original sentences "unduly lenient". The convictions stemmed from separate incidents in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in November 2024 and January last year.
Three boys convicted of 10 counts of rape in Hampshire (2024-2025) received Youth Rehabilitation Orders (YROs) due to their neurological impairments and prospects for rehabilitation, sparking an outcry and a referral to the Court of Appeal.
A UK court's decision to spare teenage boys convicted of rape from prison has ignited a national debate on youth sentencing and justice for victims, prompting a review by the Attorney General's Office.
Two 15-year-old boys who raped two teenage girls in separate attacks in Hampshire have been given youth rehabilitation orders, sparking criticism from the victims and calls for the sentences to be reviewed.
Two teenage boys who raped two girls were given youth rehabilitation orders, sparking outrage from victims and the public. The sentences are under review by the attorney general.
UK government is urgently reviewing sentences for three teenage boys convicted of rape, deemed "unduly lenient". The victims' families and officials express concern over the focus on rehabilitation over custody, with one victim detailing lasting trauma.
The UK government is urgently reviewing the sentences of three teenage boys who avoided custody for raping two girls, after widespread criticism that the youth rehabilitation orders were too lenient.
