Why did teenage rapists avoid custody? | BBC Newscast

Today, the family of a teenage rape victim whose attackers were spared jail have told the BBC 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 BBC Persian and Caitriona Perry, chief presenter BBC News

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00:45 Sentencing decision
07:00 Sentencing process breakdown
13:01 Court of Appeal referral and Prime Minister response
20:28 Iran–US military action
24:03 Iranian regime statements
28:00 Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz
31:08 Impact on the region
35:00 Final thoughts

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