Decision not to jail three UK boys for rape is ‘unusual’ and could be reviewed, says ex-attorney general
The decision not to jail three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls has drawn criticism and may be reviewed. Former attorney general Dominic Grieve stated that the non-custodial sentences are unusual given the severity of the crimes. Concerns have been raised about the message this sends to victims of sexual violence.
- ▪Three teenage boys were convicted of raping two girls in separate incidents in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
- ▪The boys received non-custodial sentences, including youth rehabilitation orders, which has been deemed unusual by legal experts.
- ▪Critics argue that such sentences may discourage victims from reporting sexual violence due to perceived leniency in the justice system.
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An underpass in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, identified as the scene of one of the teenagers’ attacks. Photograph: Paul Biggins/Alamy Stock Photo/Alamy Live News.View image in fullscreenAn underpass in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, identified as the scene of one of the teenagers’ attacks. Photograph: Paul Biggins/Alamy Stock Photo/Alamy Live News.UK criminal justiceDecision not to jail three UK boys for rape is ‘unusual’ and could be reviewed, says ex-attorney generalDominic Grieve says people are ‘perfectly entitled’ to ask Richard Hermer for review of teenagers’ sentencesKevin RawlinsonMon 25 May 2026 07.04 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 07.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAppeal judges would be unlikely to criticise the attorney general, Richard Hermer, if he asked them to review…
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