John Liam Wood

John Liam Wood

46, Male Custodial - 6m 2023-11-11

County Durham

Offender ID: 73063b92-e921-4c0c-87b4-50c2bca1d081

Offence Summary

John Liam Wood was jailed for 24 weeks after admitting to breaching sex offender notification requirements by failing to register an address as mandated under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

Full Description

John Liam Wood, a 46-year-old man from County Durham, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on 11 November, where he admitted to failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

The court heard that Wood, classified as a relevant offender under section 80 of the Act, did not provide a seven-day or permanent address between 17 July and 11 November. During this period, he was at various locations but failed to register any address as required, demonstrating a disregard for court orders.

Magistrates determined that the offence was so serious that only a custodial sentence was justified. Wood was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison, with the term to run concurrently with any other custodial sentences he may be serving. This breach highlights the importance of adherence to notification requirements for sex offenders to ensure public safety.

The case was reported by The Northern Echo, with coverage by reporter Gavin Engelbrecht, emphasising the court's stance on such violations.

Location

County: County Durham

Case Details

Police Force: Durham Constabulary

Sentence Length: 6 months (Custodial)

Expected Release: February 2024
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: May 2024
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 100%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Durham Constabulary for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: thenorthernecho.co.uk

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