May 25th 2024.
Sharon Mawdsley, a 47-year-old married woman, found herself in a compromising situation when she engaged in a sexual relationship with an inmate named Steven Morrell at HMP Kirkham. It all started with some steamy text messages and eventually led to them having sex in the library office. However, their secret didn't stay hidden for long as another staff member, Sarah Fleming, overheard some inmates whispering about their affair and reported it.
During the trial, it was revealed that after their sexual encounter, Morrell proudly showed off Mawdsley's underwear to around 20 other inmates as if it were a trophy. This was not the first time Mawdsley had been involved with an inmate, as she had previously been accused and acquitted of six counts of sexual assault with two other inmates. It was during this trial that she admitted to having a sexual relationship with Morrell.
Mawdsley pleaded guilty to one count of misconduct in a public office and was given a nine-month suspended sentence. The court heard that she was working at HMP Kirkham as a part-time library assistant when she met Morrell and their affair began. She had received training on anti-corruption and had been thoroughly vetted for the job.
On July 6, 2018, Mawdsley was informed that she was not allowed to return to work and Morrell was transferred to another prison. During a search of his cell, a secret iPhone was found hidden in a laundry bag along with a piece of paper containing Mawdsley's personal phone number. This further confirmed their relationship.
In her defense, Mawdsley's barrister, Stephen Parkinson, stated that she found Morrell attractive and their flirting led to a moment of stupidity. She worked only 10 hours a week at the prison and had an impeccable past history, except for the two weeks of "madness" in the summer of 2018. The case had caused her a great deal of public humiliation and she had since separated from her husband, although he wrote a letter in support of her.
In addition to her suspended sentence, Mawdsley was also ordered to complete 15 days of rehabilitation activities and 200 hours of unpaid work. It was a difficult and embarrassing experience for Mawdsley, but she has learned her lesson and is determined to move forward with her life.
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