Trans woman Claire Goodier - who was previously known as John and convicted of child abuse images as a man in the past - admitted the offence in an earlier hearing.
Goodier, 60, was described as 'manipulative' and 'deceitful' by a probation officer at the Chester Crown Court sentencing today.
The pervert was listed under a male name but with a note added to be addressed in the hearing as Claire.
Compare with this:
www.ipso.co.uk/member-publishers/guidance-for-journalists-and-editors/transgender-guidance/
particularly Clause 12. It looks like the DM is edging closer to the restrictions of the Editors' Code and waiting to see at what point they'll trigger a reaction.