Delay in school indecent images case is 'inexcusable', says former prosecution chief

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The suspect was suspended but not sacked by Buckinghamshire Council, so still receives a salary

A primary school worker accused 18 months ago of possessing indecent images of children - including pupils - has yet to be told whether they will be charged, the BBC has learned.

Buckinghamshire Council suspended but did not sack the suspect, continuing to pay them thousands of pounds in salary.The BBC learned that a staff member at a primary school in Buckinghamshire was arrested in January 2022 - and accused of possessing indecent images of children. The BBC understands that some alleged victims have been identified. Parents of children who may be affected have been contacted by the police.'How are they expected to get on with their lives?'"I cannot conceive of any good reason why an investigation of this sort should take 18 months," he said. "For the families, this is simply aggravating.

 

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