UK judge’s decision not to jail boys for rape like a ‘rock in my face’, says victim, 16
A UK judge's decision not to imprison two teenage boys for raping two girls has sparked outrage, particularly from one of the victims. The boys, aged 15, received youth rehabilitation orders instead of jail time, which the victim described as a painful blow. The case has raised concerns about the leniency of the sentences and the implications for victims of such crimes.
- ▪The boys were given youth rehabilitation orders for raping two girls in separate incidents in Hampshire.
- ▪One victim expressed her frustration, stating the judge's decision felt like a 'rock straight in my face'.
- ▪The sentences are set to be reviewed by the attorney general due to public outcry over their leniency.
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The judge, sitting at Southampton crown court, said the boys’ crimes were serious but he hoped they could be reintegrated into society. Photograph: Britpix/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe judge, sitting at Southampton crown court, said the boys’ crimes were serious but he hoped they could be reintegrated into society. Photograph: Britpix/AlamyEnglandUK judge’s decision not to jail boys for rape like a ‘rock straight in my face’, says victim, 16Boys, aged 15, given youth rehabilitation orders for two separate attacks against two girls in Hampshire Press AssociationSun 24 May 2026 03.48 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA judge’s decision not to jail two teenage boys who raped two girls has been described by one of the victims as a “rock straight in my face”.A trial at Southampton crown…
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