Good to see the forum is back. It's going to be interesting to see how this case is dealt with. Will he get a tougher sentence, for being a high profile and 'trusted' figure? or will his mental health issues result in a lighter sentence? Do the other allegations about his behaviour mean an SHPO with contact restrictions will be imposed?

Personally if I were in his position, I would just leave the country after sentencing, then he wouldn't be subject to any of the restrictions, or home visits etc. There will be limits on where he can travel to, but maybe he already has a second home in France for example.