Man ordered to give 24-hours' notice before having sex has rule lifted by judge
John O'Neill still has to inform police of a new sexual partner 'as soon as reasonably practicable'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A judge has removed an order obliging a man from York to give 24 hours' notice before he has sex.
John O'Neill, a 45-year-old IT consultant, had been told by police he must inform them a day before having sexual relations with a new partner.
Instead he must now only tell them "as soon as is reasonably practicable".
District Judge Adrian Lower described Mr O'Neill as a "manipulative man" and imposed 12 conditions on him.
North Yorkshire Police will now monitor Mr O'Neill's internet activity.
He is not allowed to discuss sadomasochistic tendencies with medical staff and a third party is required to attend his medical appointments.
Mr O'Neill was cleared of rape in November last year but a judge called him a "very dangerous individual" after the jury was dismissed.
He told medical staff he had choked a woman unconscious and had thought "a lot about killing her".
The court heard he needed a woman "to be scared" for him to become aroused.
Mr O'Neill was placed under an interim sexual risk order. Around 50 people have been placed under such orders, it emerged today.
The IT consultant, who is currently living rough in a wood, said the order had stopped him from working and restricted his rights to benefits and to his family.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments