A teenage rape victim has spoken out against a court's decision to spare her attackers jail time, describing the ruling as like receiving "a rock straight in my face."

The 16-year-old girl, who was one of two victims in separate rape incidents, gave an interview to BBC's Laura Kuenssberg expressing her frustration with the judicial outcome. "What was the point in putting me through that?" she asked, referring to the court proceedings.

The case involved two teenage boys who were convicted of rape in separate incidents that occurred in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The first attack took place on November 26, 2024, and the second incident occurred on January 17, 2025.

During the trial, the court heard evidence regarding both rape cases involving the two female victims. Despite the convictions, the judge chose not to impose custodial sentences on the perpetrators.

The victim's public criticism of the sentencing decision has drawn attention to questions about how the justice system handles cases involving teenage offenders and sexual assault. The case has prompted emotional responses, with one government minister reportedly breaking down in tears during a live television discussion about the matter.

The identity of the victim has been protected in accordance with standard legal protections for sexual assault survivors, though she chose to speak publicly about her experience with the court process.