SOUTHAMPTON SEX OFFENDER WALKS FREE AFTER COURT CONVICTION
2025-12-14 11:45: Charlie Bennett attended West Hampshire Magistrates Court for a sentencing hearing.The case involves allegations of failing to comply with registration requirements under the Sex Offenders Register and not surrendering to police or court bail as scheduled.
The court heard that Bennett was on the Sex Offenders Register but allegedly did not follow the strict notification rules required by law.
He also failed to surrender to police or court bail at the appointed time, breaching court bail conditions.
The hearing was scheduled to determine the outcome of these breaches.
No further details about the incident or Bennett's personal circumstances were disclosed during the proceedings.
The case was listed under the reference number 44SC0624625.
The magistrates will consider whether further sentencing or penalties are appropriate based on the breaches of legal obligations.
--------------------------- 2024-10-04 02:30: 2025-12-05 21:59: Charlie Bennett appeared at West Hampshire Magistrates’ Court today for a sentencing hearing linked to a failure to comply with the Sex Offenders Register.
The case was listed under reference 44SC0624625.
Bennett faced charges under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, concerning his obligations to notify authorities of his details.
The court learned that Bennett had not followed the requirements to update his information as mandated.
This failure was brought to light during the legal review.
Bennett did not enter a plea and was represented in court.
The magistrates are set to deliver their sentence, which could include a community order or other penalties, depending on the court’s decision.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to ensure sex offenders comply with legal reporting obligations, aiming to protect the public and uphold the law.
No further details about Bennett’s background or circumstances were disclosed during the hearing.
--------------------------- 2024-10-04 02:30: 2025-12-05 21:59: Charlie Bennett appeared at West Hampshire Magistrates’ Court today for a sentencing hearing linked to a failure to comply with the Sex Offenders Register.
The case was listed under reference 44SC0624625.
Bennett faced charges under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, concerning his obligations to notify authorities of his details.
The court learned that Bennett had not followed the requirements to update his information as mandated.
This failure was brought to light during the legal review.
Bennett did not enter a plea and was represented in court.
The magistrates are set to deliver their sentence, which could include a community order or other penalties, depending on the court’s decision.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to ensure sex offenders comply with legal reporting obligations, aiming to protect the public and uphold the law.
No further details about Bennett’s background or circumstances were disclosed during the hearing.
--------------------------- 2024-10-04 02:30: A sex offender named Charlie Bennett, of Welland Green, has been involved in an incident on July 28 this year where he exposed himself in Southampton.
Following this, he failed to comply with notification requirements on the sex offenders register by not registering with police within three days of his conviction.
During court proceedings at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Bennett admitted to both exposing himself and the breach of registration requirements.
As a result, he was fined £40 and ordered to pay £85 in court costs.
Additionally, he was required to register at Southampton Central Police Station and was made subject to notification requirements for the next five years.
