Tag #Sexual Harm Prevention Order

What are the immediate consequences of Timothy Gardner's actions, and what specific measures are being implemented to address the systemic issues revealed by his case?

Timothy Gardner, a 53-year-old former priest with a history of child sex offences, has been jailed for eight and a half years for encouraging child abuse and repeatedly violating a sexual harm prevention order. He provided graphic details to an undercover officer on how to abuse children and hid his online activity from authorities.