ALLEGED CHILD GROOMER: APP SAM SWETANSHU CHARGED:

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APP SAM SWETANSHU, 31, has been charged with attempting to groom, meet and exploit 12-Year-Old British 🇬🇧 School Girl for Sex.

APP SAM, Forced a her to watch a sexual acts for the purpose of sexual gratification.

He wanted to massage the child's body naked either in her house or in his car. He told her he wanted to hug and kiss her. Also wanting to be her first on everything. He told her that no one must know what they chat about, especially her parents.

He then eventually turned up to meet the young girl at a prearranged location where he was arrested and subsequently charged.

ACCESS TO THE LAW: Understanding the Crime and Sentencing

As part of our campaign to improve citizens’ access and understanding of UK Criminal law, we will be explaining the relevant UK legislation surrounding any case law relevant to our articles:

Grooming a child for sexual purposes is a serious criminal offence under UK Law. The Sexual Offences Act 2003 specifically addresses online grooming, making it illegal to communicate with a child with the intention of meeting for sexual activity.

Even if no physical contact occurs, the intent to exploit a child sexually is enough to secure a conviction. Sending explicit material to a child, as seen in this case, further compounds the severity of the offence, as it exposes minors to harmful and inappropriate content.

Convictions can lead to lengthy prison sentences, as well as inclusion on the sex offenders’ register, which significantly restricts future employment and travel. Understanding these legal protections is vital for safeguarding vulnerable individuals, especially as online grooming cases continue to rise.

Additionally In the UK, Ignorance of the law is not a valid defense. This principle is based on the idea that the law is publicly accessible, and citizens have a duty to be informed. The courts should operate under “Ignorantia juris non excusat”, meaning ignorance of the law excuses no one.

Simply put, claiming you didn’t know an action was illegal doesn’t absolve responsibility; you’re expected to make yourself aware of legal standards. This maintains fairness, ensuring all citizens are held to the same legal expectations, regardless of their knowledge or intent.

Well, that’s all for now. But until our next report, please stay tuned, stay informed, but most of all please stay safe, and we'll see you then.

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