Monday, July 14, 2008

Sex Offender for Naturist Photos?

A 69 year-old retired man has been given a "sex offender's order" for taking pictures of a naturist film off a television set.
Prosecutor Rachael Dodsworth told Sunderland Magistrates' Court that the images were of the lowest offence level and appeared to be photographs of stills from a legitimate naturist film...Reeves will remain on the sex offenders' register for five years, and was made the subject of a five-year sex offences prevention order. The order bans the 69-year-old from approaching anyone under the age of 18, except unavoidable contact in retail premises or public places, possessing images of children under 18, unless they are lawfully obtained by purchasing publications, and not to occupy any premises with a child under 18, unless they are accompanied by an adult. He must also pay costs of £100. Magistrates ordered forfeiture and destruction of the indecent images.
So let me get this straight. Naturist magazines are legal, this so-called sex offender can still purchase naturist magazines and films, but he cannot reproduce any of the images. What exactly is the crime here?

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Although not expecting a reply, I've written to the person who reported this in the news.