Two rapists to be resentenced as top court confirms youth justice applies to aged-out offenders

Updated‌Two convicted rapists will be sent back to the District Court for resentencing after the Supreme Court heard appeals relating to youth justice principles. Photo / 123rfTwo convicted rapists will be sent back to the District Court for resentencing after the Supreme Court heard appeals relating to youth justice principles. Photo / 123rfWARNING: This article deals with the subject of sexual offending and may be distressing to some readers.The country’s highest court has upheld its earlier position that young people who offend but are not charged until they are adults should be treated as youths by the courts.

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