Man first in UK to be jailed for trying to pay for sex

[justfrank44]

Not quite what you would expect.

A County Armagh man has become the first person in the UK to be jailed for attempting to pay for sexual services since a law banning it was introduced in Northern Ireland.

The 23-year-old man has been jailed for three months.

James Maloney, from Drumarg Villas in Armagh, had been warned that a jail sentence was being considered.

His barrister acknowledged he had a previous record but not of sexual offences.

Maloney was accused of pulling up in his car beside a cleaner at a petrol station, showing her a roll of money and making a sexualised gesture early one morning in August 2016.

The judge said because of the abhorrent nature of Maloney's behaviour, his predatory sexualised stalking of a woman, heartlessly putting the victim through a court hearing and showing no regrets or remorse, he felt an immediate sentence of three months' imprisonment was appropriate.

Maloney was also ordered to pay £500 in compensation.

Paying for sex became illegal in 2015 after the assembly passed the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Bill.

Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where it is illegal

[scoobydo1]

Not quite what you would expect.

A County Armagh man has become the first person in the UK to be jailed for attempting to pay for sexual services since a law banning it was introduced in Northern Ireland.

The 23-year-old man has been jailed for three months.

James Maloney, from Drumarg Villas in Armagh, had been warned that a jail sentence was being considered.

His barrister acknowledged he had a previous record but not of sexual offences.

Maloney was accused of pulling up in his car beside a cleaner at a petrol station, showing her a roll of money and making a sexualised gesture early one morning in August 2016.

The judge said because of the abhorrent nature of Maloney's behaviour, his predatory sexualised stalking of a woman, heartlessly putting the victim through a court hearing and showing no regrets or remorse, he felt an immediate sentence of three months' imprisonment was appropriate.

Maloney was also ordered to pay £500 in compensation.

Paying for sex became illegal in 2015 after the assembly passed the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Bill.

Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where it is illegal

Sounds like this guy got what he deserved. 4 aggravating factors listed by judge in sentencing FFS.

Not really anything like a escort/client pay for play situation. Won't stop me from visiting Northern Ireland.

[Irishdanielle]

Nothing to do with a genuine client/escort senario and being prosecuted because of it.
This guy was charged for harassment and being a general douchebag.

[Barney Rubble]

If he's from Drumarg I doubt if he would like to be called Brirish.
Then again are travellers Irish or multicultural ?

[The Libertarian]

Have you ever considered offering a huge whack of cash to a non sex working friend of yours for 'services'?

[SteveB]

The headline should read “man jailed for being an asshole”, nothing to do with him paying for sex with an escort, he was jailed for sexually harassing a woman and being a dick

It would have been more appropriate to have prosecuted him under some Public Order Offence.

[Roderik]

Damn. On the other hand he wouldn't be there if he wasnt reported in by the girl so it is not like he was a punter.

[philipkntz]

Have you ever considered offering a huge whack of cash to a non sex working friend of yours for 'services'?

Or, here is a really wild out there thought. Maybe ask them out or tell them you like them and see what happens.

Or as I have done.
When an attractive female acquaintance is whining about bills to pay, credit card, school uniforms ect, suggest that its time that she starts selling her body.
The usual answer is What me? Who'd pay to sleep with me? And I answer not to be surprised if she sees me in the Q.
Then wait for the phone call. "Philip, Were you being serious t'other nite?"
Most women will complain about lack of money at some time or other and I must have tried this line on every half decent lass I know. My success rate is less than one in a hundred, but I've paid for a few communion dresses and a few school uniforms and once I've helped a lady out once, there's a good chance that she'll be back. Also as one lady didn't come back to me for over a year, there's hope that my groundwork will eventually pay off on a few more.

[NORBURY]

i saw plenty of girls in petrol stations looking like hookers but I would not fuck them unless they were free

[NORBURY]

So basically your a Predator preying on females when you see they are in a vulnerable weak point in their lives.
Rrriiiiiiiiggggghhhhhtttttttt.......

and how are you better than him then.
I know plenty of girls that sell their bodies for drugs etc, its unfortunate but lets not pretend any of you care for you don't, fake as fuck