Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' boys spared jail in Hampshire rape case in UK. #BBCNews

Added: 2026-05-26

[00:00:03]I have heard about it this morning and I'm deeply shocked that these individuals were able to in fact gain their freedom again when in fact the victims are suffering so hard they'll never be able to uh heal. After all, rape is a crime and justice has an essential role. It's there to in fact name the crimes, to recognize the suffering of victims and to remember that in fact they must not remain unpunished. One of the girls, one of the victims, retaining her anonymity, came forward and spoke to the BBC, still a young woman. But what do you make of her bravery in coming forward and advocating for herself in this way?

[00:00:47]>> I wish her strength and I salute the strength and courage of this woman. I hope that my story was useful for her to make that decision. But I really salute the decision she made because I know it's incredibly difficult decision. I went through that and I know the path that she must have followed in order to be able to get