He was caught with 787 indecent images, including 132 that fall into the most serious category
The panel stated he had “a long-standing interest in indecent images”, as he committed the offences over 12 years, and he has shown no remorse, so there is a risk of reoffending.It also said he has brought the profession into disrepute as people “would be horrified to learn that a practising paramedic with access to vulnerable patients held such a conviction”.
Maher had worked for Yorkshire Ambulance Service since 2004, but there is no evidence to suggest he ever viewed the images at work.“He ultimately pleaded guilty at his criminal trial but prior to that, during the period of the police investigation, he had maintained a denial and had actively put forward a defence which sought to blame another person for the criminal behaviour, incurring additional costs and time in the criminal proceedings.
“In the light of these circumstances, the absence of any significant insight and the indication of a long-standing interest in indecent images of children, the panel considered there remained a risk of future repetition.”Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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