Pearce [2025] EWCR 12

The two appellants were police officers; Pollard was convicted of two counts of misconduct in public office and Patterson of one. Pollard was sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment and Patterson to 18 months. Failings were found in investigations conducted by members of the Child Abuse Investigation Team North (NCAIT) in…

The appellant was a prison officer who admitted inappropriate and sometimes sexual contact with 4 prisoners. She also provided information on cell phone blocking, cell searches, assisted with information for co-accused to be moved to the same wing and brought cannabis into the prison. The officer made full admissions to…

The offender was convicted of rape and misconduct in a public office and sentenced to 4 years and 9 months’ imprisonment. An application was made for leave to refer the sentence as unduly lenient. The offender was a police officer and was serving as a warrant officer and would take…