SENTENCING STATEMENTS

A judge may decide to publish a statement after passing sentence on an offender in cases where there is particular public interest; where a case has legal significance; or where providing the reasons for the decision might assist public understanding.

Please note that statements may include graphic details of offences when it is necessary to fully explain the reasons behind a sentencing decision.

Once charges are spent, any statement in relation to them is removed and cannot be provided or acknowledged. Statements published before the launch of the website may be available on request. Please email judicialcomms@scotcourts.gov.uk.

The independence of the judiciary is essential to safeguard people’s rights under law - enabling judges to make decisions impartially based solely on evidence and law, without interference or influence from the government or politicians.

When deciding a sentence, a judge must deal with the offence that the offender has been convicted of, taking into account the unique circumstances of each particular case. The judge will carefully consider the facts that are presented to the Court by both the prosecution and by the defence.

For more information about how judges decide sentences; what sentences are available; and matters such as temporary release, see the independent Scottish Sentencing Council website .

Read more about victims of crime and sentencing.

HMA v Sunil Theyath, Umar Mohammed and Hafeeza Samreen

Mar 20, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Harrower sentenced Sunil Theyath, Umar Mohammed and Hafeeza Samreen to periods of imprisonment for their parts in serious organised crime involving a fraud of almost £2 million. Theyath was sentenced to 63 months in prison, Mohammed was sentenced to 45 months, and Samreen was sentenced to 30 months.

HMA v Kastriot Kodra

Mar 20, 2025

At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Matthews sentenced Kastriot Kodra to four years' imprisonment after the offender pled guilty to producing cannabis.

HMA v Jason McKay

Mar 18, 2025

At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Summers sentenced Jason McKay to five years' imprisonment after the offender pled guilty to being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and failing to appear at court.

HMA v Peter Livingstone

Mar 14, 2025

At Edinburgh Sheriff Court, Sheriff Auchincloss sentenced Peter Livingstone to 2 years and 6 months' imprisonment after the offender was convicted of assault and sexual abuse. Livingstone will be subject to the notification requirements of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (placed on the sex offenders register) for a period of 10 years.

HMA v Michelle Ramage and Ryan Hill

Mar 13, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Mulholland sentenced Michelle Ramage and Ryan Hill to life imprisonment for the murder of Susan Turner. The punishment part of the sentence, the time which must be spent in custody, was set at 22 years for Ramage and 20 years for Hill.

HMA v Kenneth Tuckey

Mar 13, 2025

At the High Court in Stirling today, Lady Poole imposed a 9 year extended sentence on Kenneth Tuckey. The offender had been found guilty of sexual offences against one girl and two women. Tuckey will serve a 6 year custodial term and a further 3 years on licence in the community. He has also been added to the Sex Offenders Register and issued with a non-harassment order.

HMA v Brian Thom

Mar 12, 2025

At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lady Hood sentenced Brian Thom to an extended sentence after the offender was convicted of multiple rapes, assaults, and abusive behaviour. The custodial term was set at 12 years and the extension period, on licence in the community, was set at 7 years.

HMA v William Crowther

Mar 12, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Harrower sentenced William Crowther to 6 years and 4 months' imprisonment after the offender pled guilty to a single charge of rape. Crowther was also made subject to the notification requirements of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (placed on the sex offenders register) indefinitely.

HMA v Brandon Miller

Mar 12, 2025

At Edinburgh Sheriff Court, Sheriff Sharp sentenced Brandon Miller to an extended sentence after the offender pled guilty to sexual assault, the possession, taking and distribution of indecent images of children and inciting another person to commit sexual offences against a child. The custodial term was set at 2 years, with an extension period under supervision in the community for 2 years.

HMA v Christopher Lynch

Mar 12, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Harrower sentenced Christopher Lynch to life imprisonment after the offender was found guilty of murder. The punishment part of the sentence, the period which must be spent in custody before parole can be considered, was set at 17 years and 3 months.

HMA v Kyle Bryce

Mar 7, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Arthurson sentenced Kyle Bryce to 14 years' imprisonment after the offender pled guilty to attempted murder and assault to injury.

HMA v Stuart Harding

Mar 5, 2025

At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Summers sentenced Stuart Harding to 15 years' imprisonment after the offender was convicted of multiple rapes and sexual assaults.

HMA v Robert O'Hara

Mar 5, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Harrower sentenced Robert O'Hara to 9 years' imprisonment after the offender pled guilty to directing serious and organised crime contrary to section 30(1)(a) of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010.

HMA v Calvin Donnelly

Feb 27, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Harrower sentenced Calvin Donnelly to 4 years detention after the offender was convicted of raping a 14 year old girl

HMA v Euan Adams

Feb 27, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Harrower sentenced Euan Adams to an extended sentence after the offender was convicted of six charges involving serious assault and domestic abuse. The custodial part was set at 64 months, with an extension period of 3 years.

HMA v Jay Jeff Robert Simpson

Feb 27, 2025

At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lady Poole sentenced Jay Simpson to a period of detention totalling 3 years, 3 months and 1 week. The offender pled guilty to a charge of assault to severe injury and the danger of life. Simpson will also be subject to a 12-month supervision order on his release and has been issued with a non-harassment order.

HMA v Drew Rodger

Feb 27, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Harrower sentenced Drew Rodger to 5 years' imprisonment after the offender was convicted of rape. Rodger was made subject to the notification provisions of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 indefinitely.

HMA v Stuart Forsyth

Feb 27, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Harrower sentenced Stuart Forsyth to an extended sentence after the offender pled guilty to two charges of assault. The custodial part was set at 56 months, while the extension period was set at 2 years.

HMA v Cameron Mullen

Feb 27, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Lake sentenced Cameron Mullen to an extended sentence after the offender was convicted of rape. The custodial part was set at 5 years and 6 months and the extension period was set at 2 years.

HMA v Paul Buchan

Feb 27, 2025

At the High Court in Glasgow, Judge Young KC sentenced Paul Buchan to an extended sentence after the offender was convicted of 4 charges of rape. The custodial part was set at 9 years and 6 months, and the extension period was set at 3 years.

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