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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours agoDecision not to jail three UK boys for rape is unusual' and could be reviewed, says ex-attorney general
Rehabilitation goals for juveniles must be balanced with deterrence when sentencing serious sexual offences.
Non-custodial sentences for teenage rapists may be viewed as unusual and could be questioned through review mechanisms.
Victims may interpret non-custodial outcomes as undermining reporting and sending the wrong message.