Three teenage boys who were convicted over the rape of two girls were last week allowed to walk out of a UK court without any custodial sentence, triggering a nationwide outcry.
Three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls received no prison time, sparking nationwide outrage in the UK.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the sentencing "distressing" and "appalling" before announcing a Court of Appeal review.
One victim said the judge's decision made it seem their crimes were acceptable because they were children.
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