Jason Forde charged with unlawful sexual activity at Homerton Hospital
The former nurse, extradited from Barbados, faces seven counts under three different acts
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Jason Forde, a 56-year-old former nurse, was extradited from Barbados to face charges of unlawful sexual activity with a vulnerable patient at Homerton Hospital in Hackney. He arrived at Heathrow Airport on 2 August and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court the following day.
Forde faces seven counts, including sexual intercourse with a woman described in court papers as receiving treatment for a mental disorder. The alleged offences took place during the 2000s while he was employed at the hospital in the east London borough.
Former Homerton Hospital nurse charged with sexual offences against patient
Jason Forde, 56, faces eight counts under the Sexual Offences Act 1956 and 2003 for alleged incidents in the 2000s
Charges under three different acts
The charges against Forde cover offences under three separate pieces of legislation. The first count alleges sexual intercourse with a woman who was mentally defective, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 1956. A second count relates to unlawful sexual intercourse with a patient under the Mental Health Act 1959.
The remaining five counts fall under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. These include four counts of sexual activity involving penetration with a mentally disordered female, both as a care worker and otherwise. The final count alleges sexual activity without penetration under the same act.
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Court appearance and next steps
Forde appeared in the dock at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 3 August wearing a grey tracksuit and glasses. He confirmed his name and date of birth but was not asked to enter a plea during the brief hearing. District Judge Tan Ikram remanded him in custody.
The case will next be heard at Wood Green Crown Court on 25 August. No further details about the victim or the circumstances of the alleged offences have been released by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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+What is Jason Forde accused of?
Jason Forde is accused of seven counts of unlawful sexual activity with a vulnerable patient at Homerton Hospital in Hackney during the 2000s. The charges include sexual intercourse and other sexual activity while the woman was receiving treatment for a mental disorder.
+When will Jason Forde next appear in court?
Jason Forde is scheduled to appear at Wood Green Crown Court on 25 August. He was remanded in custody after his initial hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 3 August.
+What laws do the charges against Jason Forde relate to?
The charges relate to three different acts: the Sexual Offences Act 1956, the Mental Health Act 1959, and the Sexual Offences Act 2003. They cover offences involving sexual activity with a mentally disordered patient.
+Where was Jason Forde extradited from?
Jason Forde was extradited from Barbados. He arrived at Heathrow Airport on 2 August and appeared in court the following day.
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