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teenage rapists
Coverage of teenage rapists in the Nexus archive.
- Outrage as three teenage rapists avoid jail and are fined just £26 each: 'It is less than a parking fine'
Three teenage rapists avoided jail and received fines of £26 each, which is described as less than a parking fine. The outcome has sparked public outrage.
- Three in four teenage rapists have been spared prison in the past five years, figures show
Figures show that 75% of teenage rapists have avoided prison sentences over the past five years, raising concerns about justice and sentencing for juvenile sexual offenses.
- Sentences of teenage rapists who avoided jail referred to Court of Appeal
The sentences of teenage rapists who avoided jail have been referred to the Court of Appeal for review. The case highlights concerns over leniency in sentencing for serious crimes. Sky News reported the breaking news.