Ross Kemp ends interview with paedophile who claims 'some kids enjoy it' during new documentary
Documentary looks at one of the UK's most notorious prisons
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Ross Kemp was unable to hide his disgust during an interview with a convicted paedophile who claimed he believed children being abused in images found on his computer "enjoy it".
The former EastEnders star and documentary maker was filming for ITV's Ross Kemp Behind Bars: Inside Barlinnie about the notorious Scottish prison when he spoke to the inmate.
The man had been caught with images of minors on his computer three times but insisted he should be released because he's "no harm to anyone".
Challenging him Kemp said: "Do you not think these children in the pictures are forced to be photographed?"
The inmate replied: "Some of them seem to enjoy it."
Kemp, who looked stunned, responded: "You think you should be allowed out?"
"I'm no harm to them," the man insisted.
Apparently unable to continue with the interview, Kemp said: "I think that's it, thank you very much for talking to me" before asking the guards to let him out.
Speaking to the camera afterwards he said: "These people will be out of prison very soon, and it's not right."
He also spoke to an officer who worked in E Wing and asked how she coped in the difficult environment.
"I've read their trial judge reports and narratives from the courts," she responded. "It does affect you obviously because there are things I've read that I would rather not have read. You don't want that imprint in your head.
"I know there are rapists in here and people who would sexually offend against somebody my age or any other male or female officer. But it's not something where you think: 'I come in every day and work with sex offenders who could potentially attack me."
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