Why it matters: Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are designed to prevent sex offenders from engaging in activities that could pose a risk of sexual harm to the public, and breaching them carries serious consequences.
The details: Ryan Wade, of Bromley Close in Ipswich, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday, 29 August, after being arrested in June this year.
Wade was found to be using a tablet computer that he had not previously declared to police as required by his SHPO, and was in possession of another undeclared tablet.
Following the seizure of the devices, police discovered evidence that Wade was active on an instant messaging app and had images of male children under the age of 18.
While the images were not found to be child sexual abuse material, Wade is prohibited from possessing photographs of any children under 18 years and from accessing the internet.
Wade was sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment for each offence, which will be served concurrently.
What they're saying: Public Protection Manager Ali Barham said: "Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are designed to prevent sex offenders from engaging in activities that could pose a risk of sexual harm to the public. Wade was seen by off-duty police staff using a tablet in public which demonstrates his flagrant disregard for the sanctions imposed by court and which ultimately led to his arrest."
She added: "The management of sex offenders is a duty Suffolk Constabulary takes very seriously and we will take robust actions against offenders who do not comply with their requirements to ensure the safety of our communities."
The bottom line: Wade received a 16-month prison sentence for breaching court-imposed restrictions designed to prevent sexual harm to the public.
