Sentence
Gerard Hutchings
Gerard Hutchings (aged 67) was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 24 July 2026 to 10 Years for Indecent assault on a male and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Bristol Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 24 July 2026
- Sentence
- 10 Years
- Judge
- Judge William Hart
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Indecent assault on a male | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements Life |
| Misconduct / Misfeasance In Public Office | Custodial immediate |
| Causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of indecent assault on a male, causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent and misconduct in public office in Hampshire between 1999 and 2007. He had pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Multiple victims