COLIN HAYES FROM WARSOP BREACHES SEX OFFENDER RULES DURING HOLIDAYS IN GREECE AND SPAIN

In a case that highlights the ongoing responsibilities and strict regulations faced by registered sex offenders, Colin Hayes, a resident of Warsop, was found to have violated court-mandated conditions by failing to notify authorities about his travel plans and neglecting to register his passport.

The incident came to light when Hayes, who is on the sex offenders’ register, took a family holiday to Greece from August 1 to August 8, and subsequently traveled to Spain from September 8 to September 12. Despite these trips, Hayes did not inform the police of his travel intentions, which is a requirement for individuals under such court orders.

His failure to comply was uncovered upon his return to Manchester Airport, where border officials conducted routine checks. It was during this inspection that authorities realized Hayes had not adhered to his legal obligations. The border staff’s discovery prompted further investigation into his compliance with the court’s orders.

Details of Hayes’s legal history reveal that he was placed on the sex offenders’ register following a conviction at Nottingham Crown Court in 2012. The original offence involved inappropriate conduct against a 15-year-old girl when Hayes was only 19 years old. Since then, he has been subject to strict monitoring and legal restrictions to prevent any further offending.

At Mansfield Magistrates’ Court, Robert Carr, the prosecutor, outlined the case against Hayes, emphasizing that he had failed to report his travel plans to Greece and Spain, and also neglected to register his passport with the authorities in July. Hayes, now 28 years old and residing on Sycamore Street in Church Warsop, pleaded guilty to three counts of failing to comply with the sex offenders’ register.

The magistrates expressed concern over the seriousness of the breaches, noting that the violations were “a very serious matter” and came “very close to the custody threshold.” They advised Hayes to remain vigilant about his obligations, emphasizing the importance of regularly checking his court order to ensure full compliance.

As a consequence, Hayes was handed a 12-month community order. Part of this sentence includes a requirement to participate in 10 days of rehabilitation activities aimed at addressing his thinking skills, which are often targeted in cases involving sex offenders. Additionally, he was ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work, pay court costs of £85, and contribute an £85 victim surcharge.

This case underscores the ongoing legal responsibilities faced by sex offenders and the importance of strict adherence to court orders designed to protect the community from potential harm.