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I'm terrified for my friend who got The Knock in April 2024. 4 IIOC were found on his phone (cat b, cat c and prohibited) and some horrendous internet searches were detected by police.
My friend is autistic and very trusting of others (far too trusting) which has resulted in him being targeted by so-called friends in the past who have stolen money from him.
My friend is very sociable and generous, and has people sofa-surfing at his flat frequently. His phone is always unlocked and available for anyone in the flat to use to play music.
He is not responsible for the internet searches or the IIOC and has a screenshot of a text conversation between himself and his flatmate on the date of the download of one of the images which clearly shows he was going to take a nap while his friend was over.
The case is currently with the CPS for them to decide whether or not to charge. His solicitor has said she thinks he will be charged.
My question is, in your experience, if he is charged, will the police contact his employer to inform them? He works in a pub. Most staff are over 18 but occasionally the pub employs kitchen staff who are under 18. The pub is very family-friendly. I wish I could reassure him that he's not going to lose his job but I just don't know.
This situation is horrendous and ongoing. Having read several posts, I really do feel for you all.
My friend is autistic and very trusting of others (far too trusting) which has resulted in him being targeted by so-called friends in the past who have stolen money from him.
My friend is very sociable and generous, and has people sofa-surfing at his flat frequently. His phone is always unlocked and available for anyone in the flat to use to play music.
He is not responsible for the internet searches or the IIOC and has a screenshot of a text conversation between himself and his flatmate on the date of the download of one of the images which clearly shows he was going to take a nap while his friend was over.
The case is currently with the CPS for them to decide whether or not to charge. His solicitor has said she thinks he will be charged.
My question is, in your experience, if he is charged, will the police contact his employer to inform them? He works in a pub. Most staff are over 18 but occasionally the pub employs kitchen staff who are under 18. The pub is very family-friendly. I wish I could reassure him that he's not going to lose his job but I just don't know.
This situation is horrendous and ongoing. Having read several posts, I really do feel for you all.
Its unlikely the police would contact his employer at this stage because he is not in a job that is classed as working with children.
If he were to be convicted, then that would be different.
If he were to be convicted, then that would be different.
Hi edel,
would this not be in violation of the "no unsupervised access to under 18s" rule?
surely if the person was arrested for this the police would have to inform their employer for this type of role? Our person quit their bar job a few days before their self disclosure as they assumed the police would tell their employer and word would spread . Thanks x
(they worked alongside under 18 kitchen porters)
would this not be in violation of the "no unsupervised access to under 18s" rule?
surely if the person was arrested for this the police would have to inform their employer for this type of role? Our person quit their bar job a few days before their self disclosure as they assumed the police would tell their employer and word would spread . Thanks x
(they worked alongside under 18 kitchen porters)
There are certain bail conditions that do not allow unsupervised contact with under 18s. If he is currently on bail, then check those.
If he is not on bail then he has no restrictions on contact with under 18s. The police are allowed to inform employers if they think there is a risk, but they dont generally do that unless it is a job working with children.
If he is not on bail then he has no restrictions on contact with under 18s. The police are allowed to inform employers if they think there is a risk, but they dont generally do that unless it is a job working with children.
The bail date is coming up this week so we will find out whether he will be charged or not. This is so stressful.
The Vigilantes went straight down to the pub where my Autistic son worked, also ran up and down our street banging on our neighbours doors to make sure as many people knew .
Pub told him not to turn up for his shift - not worked since
Pub told him not to turn up for his shift - not worked since