Jersey's Bailiff, Sir Michael Birt, said he received the letter from Christmas which said his resignation was with immediate effect.

BBC: Ian Christmas

Judge Sir Michael Birt told the court the crimes were not victimless, real children had been involved in making "disgusting images".

BBC: Jersey paedophile gets two years for indecent images

Further legal arguments are due to be heard in two weeks before Bailiff Sir Michael Birt decides whether it will go to court.

BBC: Jersey minister 'breached contract' says developer