Keir Starmer says rape of two girls by boys spared jail 'appalling'
Keir Starmer has condemned the non-custodial sentences given to three teenage boys for the rape of two girls as 'appalling'. The attorney general is reviewing the sentences following public outcry, including from the victims' families. The case has sparked discussions about justice for victims and accountability for the judicial system.
- ▪Three teenage boys were spared jail after being convicted of raping two girls aged 15 and 14.
- ▪The boys received Youth Rehabilitation Orders instead of custodial sentences, which has led to widespread criticism.
- ▪The attorney general will review the sentences to determine if they should be referred to the Court of Appeal.
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Keir Starmer says rape of two girls by boys spared jail 'appalling' 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAmy WalkerandLaura Kuenssberg,Sunday with Laura KuenssbergPA MediaPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described a case in which three teenage boys were spared jail over the rape of two girls as "appalling".He added that it was "right" that the non-custodial sentences given by a judge at Southampton Crown Court were being reviewed by the attorney general.Two girls, then aged 15 and 14, were raped in separate incidents in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in November 2024 and January 2025, by two 14-year-olds.
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