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Attorney general had 'no doubt' on reviewing teen boys' rape sentences

Attorney general had 'no doubt' on reviewing teen boys' rape sentences
BBC England Saturday 30 May 2026, 05:00 UTC 1 min read
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Lord Hermer tells the BBC he wanted "detail as quickly as possible" after hearing about the case in which the rapists were spared custody.

Lord Hermer tells the BBC he wanted "detail as quickly as possible" after hearing about the case in which the rapists were spared custody.
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