About this episode

Laura Richards interviews Jazmine’s parents about the Court of Appeal's decision regarding the sentencing of two teenage boys convicted of rape, discussing the need for accountability and changes in the judicial system.

In this exclusive interview Laura is joined by Jazmine’s parents following the Court of Appeal's decision to overturn the unduly lenient sentences handed to two teenage boys convicted of 10 counts of rape of two girls in Hampshire. After widespread public outrage and a legal challenge by the Attorney General, the Court of Appeal ruled that the original sentences failed to reflect the seriousness of the offences. Two boys, who had initially avoided custody, were re-sentenced to four years' detention. Whilst the decision marked an important step towards accountability, Jazmine’s parents explain in detail why it is still not enough and what needs to change– including a personal plea to Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr. Laura shares her analysis of the 52-page Judgement from the Court of Appeal and Judge Rowland’s Sentencing Remarks in the context of the Sentencing Guidelines and increasing male violence to girls and women. In this episode, Laura, and Jazmine’s parents discuss: The severe psychological impact and harm to Jazmine; How evidence of the victim’s trauma was overlooked by Judge Rowland in favour of his impression; How expert opinion about a sharp implement being used to…

People in this episode

Host: Laura Richards

Guests: Jazmine, Jazmine’s parents

Topics covered

• Hampshire Serial Gang Rape Case
• Judicial Accountability
• Victim Advocacy
• Sentencing Guidelines
• Male Violence
• Psychological Impact

Keywords

• Hampshire
• gang rape
• Judge Rowland
• sentencing
• victim trauma
• judicial reform
• male violence
• accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Court of Appeal, Attorney General

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