This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-24464975

The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Artist Graham Ovenden's sentence 'unduly lenient' Artist Graham Ovenden's sentence 'unduly lenient'
(35 minutes later)
The sentence of the artist Graham Ovenden, who avoided jail after being convicted of a series child sex offences, was "unduly lenient", the Court of Appeal has ruled. Internationally renowned artist Graham Ovenden has been jailed after his suspended sentence for child sex offences was found to be "unduly lenient" at the Court of Appeal.
Ovenden, 70, of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, was given a 12-month term, suspended for two years, at Plymouth Crown Court in June by Judge Graham Cottle. Ovenden, 70, of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, has had his sentence increased to two years and three months in custody.
In June, he was given a 12-month term, suspended for two years.
He was convicted at Truro Crown Court of six counts of indecency with a child and one of indecent assault.He was convicted at Truro Crown Court of six counts of indecency with a child and one of indecent assault.
His crimes date back to the 1970s.His crimes date back to the 1970s.
The sentence was referred to the Court of Appeal by Attorney General Dominic Grieve and was looked at by the Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas, sitting with Mr Justice Henriques and Mr Justice Blake. The sentence was referred to the Court of Appeal by Attorney General Dominic Grieve and was reviewed by the Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas, sitting with Mr Justice Henriques and Mr Justice Blake.
Ovenden was accused of abusing children as young as six who posed for his paintings in the 70s and 80s.Ovenden was accused of abusing children as young as six who posed for his paintings in the 70s and 80s.
His internationally renowned artwork formed part of a ruse for abusing girls at his studio in Cornwall and former home in Hounslow, west London. His artwork formed part of a ruse for abusing girls at his studio in Cornwall and former home in Hounslow, west London.
He would make them dress in Victorian clothing before removing it and committing indecent acts.He would make them dress in Victorian clothing before removing it and committing indecent acts.
Following Ovenden's conviction, the Tate removed more than 30 prints from its online collection.Following Ovenden's conviction, the Tate removed more than 30 prints from its online collection.