JUDGMENT SUMMARIES
Summaries of opinions (judgments) provide a short explanation of judicial decisions in order to assist understanding and may be published in cases where there is wider public interest. They provide the main findings, but do not form part of the reasons for the decision.
The judgment published on the Scottish Courts and Tribunals website is the only authoritative document.
Appeal against sentence by Aaron Thomas Campbell
Sep 10, 2019
The Criminal Appeal Court has upheld an appeal against sentence in the case of HMA against Aaron Thomas Campbell. Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk, sat with Lord Menzies and Lord Drummond Young and reduced the punishment part of the sentencing for the abduction, murder and rape of a child from 27 to 24 years.