Man cleared of rape charges asked to notify police before having sex

After spending 14 months in prison and cleared of
rape charges, a 40-year-old man has been asked
to report to the police 24 hours before he has sex.
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The man who claims he had more freedom when he
was in prison, admitted he used to be interested in
Sado-Masochistic sex, popularly referred to as
S&M.
The man had also been accused of biting and
scratching his partner who reported him to the
police, a development which he said occurred
during an ‘after-sex massage’
The single father of one was arrested by North
Yorkshire police and arraigned for hearing at the
York Magistrate’s court, where he denied ever
being convicted of any crime including ‘ parking
tickets’.
The Yorkshire police force applied for a Sexual Risk
Order (SRO) for him when he was declared
discharged and acquitted of rape.
According to the terms of the temporary SRO, he is
required to inform the police of his intentions to have
sex with a new partner, at least 24 hours before the
act. He’s also not allowed to any internet-enabled
device that cannot be later accessed by the police.
The man didn’t find this requirement funny and had
this to say:
”It puts an end to your life, I had more freedom in
prison. The severity of the restrictions exceed what
convicted criminals would get on a Sexual Offence
Prevention Order. There’s no prospect of a
relationship at the moment because of the rules I’ve
been forced to live by. They contravene my human
rights. Can you imagine, 24 hours before sex? Come
on!
I’m in a state of shock, I cannot believe this is how
the justice system works. I thought the police were
interested in finding out the truth, the only thing the
police are interested in is securing convictions. It’s
so unjust, there is not a conviction to my name –
one allegation, acquitted and they can still shut you
down. They can create this virtual prison.”
He is set to face the judge on July 14, pending a full
hearing on August 19.