Pharmacist Removed from Register Following Conviction for Possession of Extreme Pornographic Images and Making Indecent Photographs of a Child
Date of Decision: February 11, 2025
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Possession of an extreme pornographic image portraying assault by penetration
- Making indecent photographs/pseudo-photographs of a child
Outcome: Removal from the register
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 1 – Provide person-centred care
- Standard 3 – Communicate effectively
- Standard 6 – Behave in a professional manner
Case Summary
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee considered the case of a pharmacist convicted of possessing extreme pornographic material and making indecent images of children. The case originated from an investigation by Devon and Cornwall Police, who traced illicit online activity to the registrant’s home address. Upon searching his device, police discovered numerous indecent images and videos featuring children as young as six years old.
The pharmacist pleaded guilty in court and was sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment (suspended for two years), 200 hours of unpaid work, and a 40-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. Additionally, he was placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years and made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.
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