Government to Review Non-Custodial Rape Sentences
The government is set to review the non-custodial sentences given to three teenage boys convicted of rape, following concerns raised by Jess Phillips that the sentences were unduly lenient.
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Jess Phillips says rape sentences for teen boys 'unduly lenient'
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
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MP says judge’s decision sends a ‘bad message’, while Hampshire police commissioner also joins criticism The MP Jess Phillips has condemned the non-custodial sentences given to three teenage boys for the rape of two girls as “unduly lenient”. Phillips, who was the minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls before resigning this month, said that giving the boys youth rehabilitation orders sent a “bad message”. The government said it had received multiple requests for the se...
By Haroon Siddique and agency
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Former Home Office minister Jess Phillips and Kemi Badenoch have criticised ‘linient’ sentences
By Ben Mitchell
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