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Outrage as Teenagers Avoid Jail for Raping Schoolgirls in Hampshire
Gisèle Pelicot says she is 'deeply shocked' that three teenage boys were spared jail after raping two schoolgirls in separate attacks
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Gisèle Pelicot expressed her shock after three teenage boys were spared jail for raping two schoolgirls in Hampshire. The boys received youth rehabilitation orders despite the severity of their crimes, prompting public outrage and a government review of the sentences.
- 01The three boys, aged 14 and 13, were convicted of raping two schoolgirls, one incident involving gang rape at knifepoint.
- 02Judge Nicholas Rowland issued youth rehabilitation orders instead of prison sentences, citing the boys' young age and limited understanding of consent.
- 03The case has been referred to the Attorney General under the unduly lenient scheme for potential appeal.
- 04Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other officials have condemned the sentences, emphasizing the need for justice for the victims.
- 05Gisèle Pelicot, a prominent rape survivor, criticized the leniency of the sentences and highlighted the ongoing suffering of the victims.
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Gisèle Pelicot, a rape survivor, expressed her profound shock at the lenient sentencing of three teenage boys who raped two schoolgirls in separate incidents in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The boys, aged 14 and 13, received youth rehabilitation orders despite their convictions for serious crimes, including gang rape at knifepoint. Judge Nicholas Rowland stated he did not want to criminalize the boys, praising their behavior during the trial. This decision has sparked public outrage, leading to multiple referrals to the Attorney General for review under the unduly lenient scheme. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the case as 'appalling' and emphasized the need for urgent review, while Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones expressed emotional support for the victims. Pelicot, who waived her anonymity, called for justice, stating that the victims' suffering must be recognized and that perpetrators should not escape punishment. The government has acknowledged the public's shock and is closely reviewing the case.
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The lenient sentencing has raised concerns about justice for victims of sexual violence and the message it sends to potential offenders.
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