BBC presenter accused of paying teenager for photos could face jail term if guilty

Possessing images of a child undertaking sexual acts has a starting sentence of 26 weeks, says obscenity lawyer

The BBC presenter accused of paying a 17-year-old for explicit photographs could face a six-month prison sentence if they are found guilty of a criminal offence, according to a leading obscenity lawyer.

Myles Jackman, who has represented individuals accused of similar crimes, said possessing images of a child undertaking sexual acts had a starting sentence of 26 weeks in prison. The sentence could increase substantially if they are found to have shared those images.