Framed as failing to address serious youth sexual violence
[framing_by_emphasis] and [contextualisation]: The article repeatedly highlights how current sentencing guidelines are outdated and misapplied in serious cases, citing criticism from multiple officials and victims. The focus is on systemic failure rather than isolated decisions.
“Section 1.2 of the Sentencing Council guidelines for sentencing children and young people stipulates that 'While the seriousness of the offence will be the starting point, the approach to sentencing should be individualistic and focused on the child or young person, as opposed to offence focused'”
