Gisèle Pelicot says she is ‘deeply shocked’ by decision not to jail boys in Hampshire rape case
Gisèle Pelicot expressed her shock over the decision not to jail three teenage boys who raped two young girls in Hampshire. The boys received youth rehabilitation orders instead of prison sentences, which has drawn criticism from victims and public figures. Pelicot praised the bravery of one victim for coming forward and highlighted the ongoing suffering of the victims.
- ▪Gisèle Pelicot is a rape survivor who testified against her husband in a separate case.
- ▪The three teenage boys received youth rehabilitation orders after raping two girls aged 15 and 14.
- ▪One victim described the judge's decision as a harsh blow, feeling that the boys were not held accountable due to their age.
- ▪Sir Keir Starmer called for an urgent review of the sentences, labeling the case as appalling.
- ▪The chief secretary to the prime minister emphasized the need for justice for the victims and accountability for the perpetrators.
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NewsUKCrimeGisèle Pelicot says she is ‘deeply shocked’ by decision not to jail boys in Hampshire rape caseOne of the victims said the sentences were like ‘a rock straight in my face’ Holly Evans Tuesday 26 May 2026 09:36 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2983410","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/gisele-pelicot-hampshire-rape-teenage-boys-jail-b2983410.html","title":"Gisèle Pelicot ‘deeply shocked’ by decision not to jail boys in Hampshire rape case"}}Gisele Pelicot has said she 'salutes' the bravery of one victim to come forward…
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