Sentence
Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith (aged 35) was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on 9 August 2023 to 12 Years for Making and possessing indecent images of children and 14 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Southwark Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 9 August 2023
- Sentence
- 12 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 17 years
- Judge
- Judge Martin Griffith
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
8 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Making and possessing indecent images of children | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of prohibited images of children pornographic or grossly offensive, disgusting or of an obscene character | Custodial immediate |
| Encouraging or assisting a child sex offence | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Distributing indecent images of children | Custodial immediate |
| Attempting to arrange / Arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of extreme pornographic images | |
| Causing or inciting sexual exploitation of a child (child prostitution or pornography) | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to encouraging the rape of a child aged under 13-years-old, causing a male child aged under 13-years-old to engage in sexual activity, arranging the commission of a child sex offence, encouraging the sexual assault of a child aged under 13-years-old, encouraging sexual activity with a child, distributing indecent images of children, making and possessing indecent images of children, possession of a prohibited image of a child and possession of an extreme pornographic image in India (via the internet / Telegram) between June 2016 and November 2022.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions; Early Plea / Timely Plea; Breach of trust