‘Those girls deserve justice’: Minister’s emotional plea after boys spared jail for raping teenagers

May 24, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 42 views

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A government minister expressed deep concern after two teenage boys were spared jail for raping two girls. The victims, who were 15 and 16 years old, felt that the judge's decision undermined the severity of their experiences. The Attorney General is considering whether to refer the case to the court of appeal.

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▪Two teenage boys were given youth rehabilitation orders instead of prison sentences for raping two girls.
▪One of the victims described the judge's decision as feeling like a 'rock straight in my face'.
▪Minister Darren Jones emphasized that the girls deserve justice and that such behavior should not go unpunished.

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▪ WATCH: Emotional Darren Jones Says Two Girls Gang Raped by Teenage Boys “Deserve Justice” — Guido Fawkes

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