Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old convicted of raping two girls in Fordingbridge were spared jail (CPS)Two 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old convicted of raping two girls in Fordingbridge were spared jail, receiving non-custodial sentences. Judge Nicholas Rowland's full sentencing remarks reveal that the boys' low intellect and immaturity were key factors in his decision. The judge cited youth offender guidelines, emphasising that custody should be a 'last resort' and considering the defendants' emotional and developmental ages. One 15-year-old was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety, while another had an IQ in the bottom 1 per cent and 'extreme neurodevelopmental impairment'. The sentences are now being reviewed by the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentences scheme, following public outcry and referral by Sir Keir Starmer. In fullTwo teen rapists spared custody partly because of intellectual limitations, judge saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Judge cites low intellect and immaturity as to why teen rapists were spared jail
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old convicted of raping two girls in Fordingbridge were spared jail (CPS)Two 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old convicted of raping two girls in Fordingbridge were spared jail, receiving non-custodial sentences. Judge Nicholas Rowland's full sentencing remarks reveal that the boys' low intellect and immaturity were key factors in his decision. The judge cited youth offender guidelines, emphasising that custody should be a 'last resort' and considering the defendants' emotional and developmental ages. One 15-year-old was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety, while another had an IQ in the bottom 1 per cent and 'extreme neurodevelopmental impairment'. The sentences are now being reviewed by the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentences scheme, following public outcry and referral by Sir Keir Starmer. In fullTwo teen rapists spared custody partly because of intellectual limitations, judge saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
