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Child abuser dubbed one of the vilest men in Britain to die in jail after handed 24 year sentence

Douglas Slade, founder of network which wanted to legalise sex with kids, found guilty of attacks up to 50 years ago

Douglas Slade court case

A CHILD abuser branded one of the vilest men in Britain is set to die in jail after being sentenced to 24 years yesterday.

Ex-Navy officer Douglas Slade, 75, was a founder of the Paedophile Information Exchange which wanted to legalise sex with kids.

Douglas Slade court case
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Founder ... Douglas Slade set up the Paedophile Information ExchangeCredit: Press Association

The network, linked to pervert DJ Jimmy Savile, operated openly in the 1970s and ’80s and shared obscene material.

Slade, who ran a “helpline” on abusing kids, fled in 1985 but was nicked in the Philippines last year.

Douglas Slade and Christopher Skeaping court cases
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Fled ... Slade, left, went to the Philippines in 1985 and was arrested there last yearCredit: Press Association
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Dangerous liaisons ... the network was linked to pervert Jimmy SavileCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

 

The pervert, from Bristol, was found guilty at the city’s crown court of six serious sex attacks and seven indecent assaults on five boys dating back up to 50 years.

Judge Euan Ambrose told him: “Your past has caught up with you.”

Bristol Crown Court, Small St, Bristol. Image shot 06/2012. Exact date unknown.
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Guilty ... Slade was found guilty of 13 offences against children dating back to the 1960sCredit: Alamy