Court of appeal to review rape sentences of teenage boys
The Court of Appeal will review the non-custodial sentences given to three teenage boys for the rape of two girls. The sentences, which included youth rehabilitation orders, sparked public outcry and were deemed 'unduly lenient' by critics. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the distressing nature of the case and the courage of the victims who came forward.
- ▪The boys received youth rehabilitation orders instead of custodial sentences for their crimes.
- ▪Public figures, including MP Jess Phillips, criticized the sentences as being too lenient.
- ▪The case involved two separate incidents of rape against two girls in Hampshire.
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One of the victims said the sentences given to the boys at Southampton crown court felt like a ‘rock straight in my face’. Photograph: Britpix/AlamyView image in fullscreenOne of the victims said the sentences given to the boys at Southampton crown court felt like a ‘rock straight in my face’. Photograph: Britpix/AlamyUK criminal justiceCourt of appeal to review rape sentences of teenage boysKeir Starmer announces review after three boys were given youth rehabilitation orders for rape of two girlsHaroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondentTue 26 May 2026 06.16 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 06.28 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe court of appeal will review the non-custodial sentences given to three teenage boys for the rape of two girls, Keir Starmer has announced.The boys,…
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