Gisele Pelicot, a French rape survivor, said she was deeply shocked that three teenage boys avoided jail sentences for raping two young girls in Hampshire. The victims were aged 15 and 14 at the time. Two separate incidents occurred in Fordingbridge, involving two 15-year-olds, while a third 14-year-old was charged with encouraging one defendant. The judge imposed youth rehabilitation orders, aiming to avoid criminalising the very young. One victim described the outcome as dismissive. The case was referred to the Court of Appeal for review under the unduly lenient scheme. Political figures condemned the sentences and stressed justice and the victims’ bravery.
"Gisele Pelicot, a French rape survivor, said she is deeply shocked that three teenage boys avoided jail sentences for raping two young girls in Hampshire. The victims, then aged 15 and 14, were raped in two separate incidents in Fordingbridge by two 15-year-olds, with a third 14-year-old charged with encouraging one defendant."
"The judge issued youth rehabilitation orders, stating a desire to avoid criminalising the very young boys, a decision one victim described as a rock straight in my face. The case has been referred to the Court of Appeal for review under the unduly lenient scheme by Attorney General Lord Richard Hermer."
"Political figures, including Sir Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister, have condemned the sentences, emphasising the need for justice and the bravery of the victims."
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