In 2016, the Offender Database recorded that Julian Cage, then 45, of Wellesley Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, was sentenced for the possession, distribution, and production of extreme child abuse material. On Monday, 16 May 2016, Cage, the former deputy harbourmaster for Great Yarmouth, appeared at Norwich Crown Court, where he was handed an eight-month suspended prison sentence.
The investigation established that during a search of Cage’s address in Great Yarmouth, police discovered over 1,000 images and videos on his laptop. The haul included material of the “most extreme” type, involving serious harm and bestiality. Cage was admitted to three charges of possessing indecent images of children and one charge of possessing extreme pornography. The court heard that while the child abuse images were found on a laptop, the extreme pornography was stored on older videotapes.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Cage had been a man of good character, holding a responsible position as deputy harbourmaster, before his “vile” digital activity was uncovered. Norwich Crown Court heard from Peter Spary, defending, that Cage had already completed a ‘Stop It Now’ programme and was remorseful for his actions. The judge noted that the defendant had lost his professional role following the charges and had since found employment as a lorry driver for a company called Fisher.
The judge noted that Cage deserved credit for his early guilty plea and evident remorse. For his actions in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Judge Stephen Holt determined that the 18-month suspension of the custodial term was appropriate given the defendant’s willingness to seek help. The prosecution, led by Hilary O’Keefe, highlighted that the presence of distribution and production charges underscored the seriousness of the defendant’s involvement in illegal material.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Julian Cage was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Eight months in prison, suspended for 18 months.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for 10 years.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Norwich Crown Court following guilty pleas.
- Rehabilitation: Ordered to seek help for his “perverted” sexual interests.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Cage is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Norfolk Constabulary and the Probation Service. Due to the nature of the “most extreme” images and the distribution charges in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, his management is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Cage must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Wellesley Road, Great Yarmouth, for the duration of his 10-year term. Authorities state that his history of possessing and distributing extreme material necessitates monitoring of his digital devices and social associations. Any breach of his registration conditions or the terms of his suspended sentence will result in immediate arrest and a return to Norwich Crown Court.
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