The sentences of three teenage boys who received youth rehabilitation orders instead of jail time for raping two schoolgirls in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, are being reviewed by the Court of Appeal after the Attorney General's referral. The case has drawn significant public outrage and political attention.

• 01The rapes occurred weeks apart, involving two 14-year-old boys and a 13-year-old accomplice in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
• 02One victim was gang-raped at knifepoint, and the assaults were filmed and shared on social media.
• 03The initial sentences were youth rehabilitation orders, which led to public outrage and multiple referrals to the Attorney General.
• 04Prime Minister expressed distress over the case, highlighting the courage of the victims and the need for a review of the sentences.
• 05Victim's emotional response included feeling like the sentence was 'a rock straight in my face,' questioning the justice of the outcome.

The review of the sentences could lead to significant changes in how juvenile offenders are sentenced for serious crimes, impacting public trust in the justice system.