Former minister Jess Phillips says the average age of offenders in child-on-child rape cases is now 14, raising concern after public anger over some teen sex attackers reportedly being released. Phillips, who resigned from her role earlier in the month, made the claim in the context of debate about how such cases are handled and the outcomes for accused or convicted teenagers. The reporting highlights her warning about the apparent lowering of the age of offenders and the impact that this is having on public perceptions of justice and safeguarding. The article links her comments to broader controversy in which some cases involving teenage perpetrators are described as resulting in people “walking free,” though the specific cases and legal details are not provided in the supplied text. Overall, the sources presented here focus on Phillips’ assertion about the average offender age and the political and public reaction it has prompted, rather than offering detailed supporting statistics or case-specific information.