In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Robert Jackson, 59, was sentenced to an additional five years in prison after a further victim of his decade-long abuse came forward. On appearing at Manchester Crown Court in 2019, the defendant, formerly of South Manchester and later of Northfield Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, was found guilty of indecency with a child and indecent assault. It was reported that Jackson was already serving a 21-year sentence imposed in 2009 for 53 counts of sexual abuse against 12 young girls.
The investigation established that Jackson utilized “devious” and “predatory” tactics to groom his victims. Greater Manchester Police reported that the serial abuser promised children “magic tricks” and claimed he would show them “how babies were made” to facilitate his attacks. The investigation revealed that Jackson’s offending stretched from 1980 through to the 2000s, during which time he maintained a facade of good character that hid his true status as a prolific predator.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Jackson has continued to demonstrate “absolutely no remorse” for his “vile” and “wicked” behaviour. Manchester Crown Court heard that the latest victim, now a mother, has been left with permanent psychological scars, requiring her to provide panic alarms for her own children due to the trauma Jackson inflicted. The investigation established that Jackson had been due to apply for parole just 10 days after this trial concluded, with a previous expected release date of February 2023.
Judge Timothy Smith noted that Jackson remains a significant danger to children and described his actions as “abhorrent.” For his actions in South Manchester, Jackson was handed a five-year sentence to run concurrently with his existing 21-year term. However, the judge noted that this new conviction would significantly impact Jackson’s ability to apply for parole, effectively extending his time behind bars and preventing his imminent release.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Robert Jackson is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: Five years (2019), running concurrently with a 21-year sentence (2009).
- Parole Status: Eligibility delayed due to the 2019 conviction.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Manchester Crown Court following a Greater Manchester Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Rape; Attempted rape; Indecency with a child; Indecent assault (totaling over 55 counts).
- Origin: South Manchester (Later Pontefract, West Yorkshire).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Jackson is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the police and the prison service. Due to the nature of his conduct in Manchester, which involved the systematic grooming of at least 13 young girls over three decades, his management is subject to the highest level of security. Authorities state that his inclusion on the Sex Offenders Register for life ensures that should he ever be granted parole, he will be subject to permanent residency checks and strict exclusion zones to protect the public.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register for life, Jackson must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence. Authorities state that his history of using “magic tricks” as a cover for “wicked” abuse in South Manchester necessitates permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to approach children or engage in inappropriate behaviour if eventually released will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for further incarceration.
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