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News,26 May 2026,40 mins,

Why Did Teenage Rapists Avoid Custody?

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Today, the family of a teenage rape victim whose attackers were spared jail have told the 麻豆社 they hope the "correct outcome will prevail" -- after it was announced the sentences would be referred to the Court of Appeal. There was widespread criticism after three boys were handed youth rehabilitation orders in connection with the rape of two teenage girls in Hampshire. Sentencing guidelines state that rehabilitation should be prioritised for youth offenders. The Prime Minister confirmed on Tuesday the sentences would now be referred to the Court of Appeal. Adam is joined by home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani. And, Iran says the US has committed a "gross violation" of the ceasefire with new air strikes it launched on the country in the past 48 hours. It is unclear what impact the strikes will have on talks aimed to end the conflict. Adam speaks to Parham Ghobadi, senior reporter for 麻豆社 Persian and Caitriona Perry, chief presenter 麻豆社 News To get your tickets for Newscast at the Edinburgh Fringe: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/newscast You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask 麻豆社 Sounds to play Newscast鈥. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the 麻豆社, listen on 麻豆社 Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 麻豆社. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Shiler Mahmoudi and Gabriel Purcell-Davis. The social producer was Jem Westgate. The technical producer was James Piper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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