Boys' sentences for rape to be reviewed in July (opens original article in a new tab)

Three teenage boys' non-custodial sentences for rape will be reviewed by the Court of Appeal in July. The sentences were given after the boys, aged 14-15, raped two girls in Hampshire. The court considered their ages and neurological impairments, while the victims described traumatic experiences. The review will take place in a two-day hearing starting 1 July.

• Three teenage boys received non-custodial sentences for raping two girls in Hampshire
• Sentences will be reviewed by the Court of Appeal in July due to concerns over severity of the crimes
• Judge considered the boys' ages and neurological impairments as factors in sentencing
• Victims described traumatic experiences including flashbacks and abusive messages after attacks
• The boys shared video of the assaults on social media