Decision to allow three boys convicted of rape to walk free sparks fury and debate in U.K.

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Three boys convicted of rape in the United Kingdom will be released without serving their sentences, a decision that has ignited outrage among victims' advocates and reignited debate over juvenile sentencing. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the case would go to the Court of Appeal for review, but campaigners argue the initial lenient sentences reveal a systemic failure in how the justice system handles sexual violence. The releases have prompted calls for sentencing reform and raised questions about whether young offenders receive inadequate punishment for serious crimes.