A dangerous serial sex offender managed to slip through the cracks of the justice system and embark on a shocking crime spree just weeks after his release from prison, a court has heard.
Carl Jackson, a 33-year-old with a history of sexual offences, was under the strict terms of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). Despite this, he breached his order repeatedly and went on to commit a horrifying series of new crimes in the Manchester area, leaving a trail of victims in his wake.
A Catastrophic System Failure
Manchester Crown Court was told how Jackson's reign of terror began almost immediately after he was released back into the community. The supposed safeguards designed to monitor dangerous offenders failed catastrophically, allowing him to:
- Breach his SHPO by deleting his internet history.
- Harass and threaten multiple women.
- Commit a vile sexual assault on a new victim.
This case has raised serious and urgent questions about the effectiveness of offender management and the protection of the public from known predators.
A Chilling Pattern of Predatory Behaviour
The court detailed the disturbing sequence of events. Jackson, required to notify authorities of his online activity, deliberately wiped his phone to hide his actions. He then began systematically harassing women, sending them threatening and sexually explicit messages.
His actions escalated to a physical attack when he sexually assaulted one woman after forcing his way into her home. The profound impact on his victims was laid bare in court, with one woman stating the ordeal had left her "constantly fearful and unable to sleep."
Justice Served? A Lengthy Sentence Behind Bars
Facing his latest catalogue of crimes, Carl Jackson was handed an extended sentence of 14 years. He must serve at least two-thirds of the 10-year custodial term before even being considered for parole, followed by a four-year extended licence period.
Judge Nicholas Dean KC condemned Jackson's "determined efforts to seek out women for sexual purposes" and his "deep-seated disturbing attitude towards women." He emphasised that Jackson remains a significant danger to the public.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the challenges in managing high-risk offenders and has ignited a debate on whether current monitoring protocols are fit for purpose.
