DENIS LANE FROM BRADFORD PLEADS FOR LIFE IMPRISONMENT OVER DEMONIC TEMPTATIONS

In a disturbing case that has drawn significant attention at Bradford Crown Court, 67-year-old Denis Lane, a resident of Allerton Road in Bradford, has publicly expressed his desire to be incarcerated for life. Lane, who has a troubling history of sexual offenses involving minors, has openly admitted to struggling with uncontrollable urges, which he describes as being driven by 'demons' that make him attracted to young girls.

His plea comes amidst ongoing concerns about his repeated breaches of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO). Notably, Lane has previously served time for serious offenses, including a ten-year sentence handed down in 1996 for five counts of sexual activity with an 11-year-old girl and three charges of indecent assault on girls under the age of 16.

During the court proceedings, Lane submitted a letter to Judge Peter Benson, requesting that he be given a sentence for public protection. This type of sentence, which is indeterminate, would keep him detained until authorities determine he is no longer a threat to society. The court was informed that Lane had breached his SOPO on three separate occasions, raising further concerns about his risk to the community.

Judge Benson addressed Lane directly, acknowledging his honesty but emphasizing the limitations of the law. He stated, “You recognize you represent a danger to young girls, not just by viewing material depicting them, but you are concerned you may be driven by the demons – as you put it – you can’t control, to offend in a way similar to the way you offended in 1996.”

The judge explained that while Lane’s request for an indefinite sentence was understood, the current legislation does not permit such a measure. “You invite me to sentence you to imprisonment for the public protection, an indeterminate sentence which would mean you wouldn’t be released until it was considered you were safe to be freed. I cannot do that – the legislation does not permit me to do it,” he said.

Furthermore, Judge Benson clarified that he was unable to extend the period of supervision or license during which Lane could be monitored, as the law does not allow for such extensions in his case. This legal restriction underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the justice system in managing repeat offenders like Lane, who continue to pose a significant threat despite previous convictions and court orders.