Matthew Udall

Matthew Udall, 33, was sentenced to 31 months in prison at Warwick Crown Court following his guilty pleas to charges of causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity and attempting to observe a person doing a private act. Udall, formerly a teacher in Warwickshire, encouraged a pupil to use a pen containing a hidden camera while changing clothes at home. The pupil discovered the camera lens on the pen and reported the incident to school staff, leading to his arrest in July 2022. In addition to the custodial sentence, Udall was issued a sexual harm prevention order and ordered to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely. Following his conviction, the Teaching Regulation Agency imposed an indefinite prohibition order on Udall, citing the sexually motivated nature of his conduct, a lack of remorse, and the risk of repetition. The panel noted that while there was no evidence he succeeded in his attempts to capture private images, his intent was confirmed by his conviction.