Should the Judge in the teenagers rape case be struck off ?

bmacca

I don’t think it’s just this judge that’s the problem. Yes, his decision has been reversed on Appeal. Yes it’s an improvement that the two r@pists were sentenced to 4 years detention. However, did you know that the starting point for production of indecent images of children is 6 years and the boys were NOT sentenced for that even though they admitted it? This case demonstrates clearly how males (boys/men) are rarely given appropriate punishment for their violence towards women & girls.

I agree.
And this is why so many girls and women don’t even report sexual assaults and rape, their attitude is probs ‘what is the point?’ Indeed even in this particular rape case the defence mentioned that one of the underage girls was a bit of a rebel.
After suffering sexual trauma many feel that a gruelling court case in which their behaviour is under the spotlight as well as imagining a judge will take a sympathetic view of the perpetrators, I can understand why so many are discouraged from coming forwards.
People often ask with historic rape cases ‘why leave it so long?’ Perhaps because the victims thought there would be no point until they heard of other victims coming forwards.

Dickens

A former New Scotland Yard Behavioural Analyst, who has a page on Facebook ("Crime Analyst") has been doing some digging into the background of the boys - and the judge's sentencing record.

It appears one of the boys has a history of threatening and intimidating behaviour towards girls. It was reported by the girls, but no action taken. And no record of that behaviour was available in the Court hearing.

Another boy killed a swan with a catapult. He also damaged property with it.

The judge in question has apparently a history of giving out lenient sentences, especially towards young males.

This is, allegedly, what she and her team have unearthed.

Thanks Dickens, useful information. If this judge has a record of leniency to young males, that’s a serious training need (at least)

Thanks Dickens, useful information. If this judge has a record of leniency to young males, that’s a serious training need (at least)

Iam64

I'm always cautious about reports such as this. It's not verifiable news - the woman is a content creator.

However, I believe her motives are a genuine concern, and hope she wouldn't want to tarnish her reputation by embellishing the information she's discovered.

But, when people have a case or point to make, they do sometimes exaggerate - or omit - information that may not support their point. IYSWIM.

That's why I finished by saying that this is "allegedly" what she and her team have found out. I don't doubt her motive, which is highlighting the violence and crimes committed against women and girls, but... well, you get the picture.

This Judge should be de-robed 😡

I don't think he should be struck off.

valdali

I don't think he should be struck off.

If not then he should be questioned about his motives in going for such lenient sentencing and even praising the boys for their behaviour in court whilst ignoring the victims. At the very least he should apologise to the victims and their families .

He made one mistake. Let whoever has never made one bad mistake in life be the one to throw the first stone.

This case has been high profile. The High Court judge said the calculations were right - and the third boy;'s sentence was not overturned - but that too much allowance was made for the boys youth and not enough of the girl's suffering - and I think that was absolutely right.

His wrist has been slapped and he will probably have a couple of serious sessions with those who are experts in the sentencing, plus training to make sure he understands the lifetime effects of serious sexual assault on all women, but especially such young girls.

But sack for one mistake. How many of us would have got by in life f we had lost, not just our job but our profession after one mistake?