Two teenage boys who are spared jail following a rape case have their sentences referred for review by the Court of Appeal, according to reports. Multiple outlets say the referral is linked to a government review mechanism aimed at identifying sentences judged to be unduly lenient. The Evening Standard reports that the Prime Minister comments on the case, describing it as “distressing” and stating that it has been reviewed under the unduly lenient sentencing scheme. Other sources similarly report that the matter is being sent to the Court of Appeal for further consideration of the punishment imposed. The articles do not, in the information provided here, set out additional details such as the boys’ exact ages, the length of any sentence imposed instead of custody, or the specific grounds on which the original sentencing is being challenged. Overall, the coverage is consistent that an appellate review is underway following concerns that the original sentencing outcome may not adequately reflect the seriousness of the offence.