Judge 'wrong' to spare boy rapists from custody, court told

A British court is hearing that a judge was wrong to spare three teenage boys convicted of rape from prison. Prosecutors argue the boys should have been detained despite their young age. The Court of Appeal is considering the sentencing decision, which apparently did not include custody. According to BBC News, the hearing raises questions about balancing youth rehabilitation with appropriate punishment for serious crimes.

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