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.  

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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.

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HMA v Lewis Brodie

May 9, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Ericht sentenced Lewis Brodie to 8 years imprisonment after the offender was convicted of three charges of rape.

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HMA v Robert Ross and Edward Wilson

May 5, 2023

At the High Court in Glasgow today, Lord Matthews sentenced Robert Ross to 8 years in prison after the offender pled guilty to being concerned in the supply of drugs and directing others in the supply of drugs. Lord Matthews further sentenced Edward Wilson to 4 years' imprisonment for being concerned in the supply of of diamorphine.

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HMA v Gavin Donaldson

Apr 27, 2023

At Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Sheriff Douglas Keir sentenced Gavin Donaldson to 14 months imprisonment after he pled guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice.

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HMA v Graham David Smith

Apr 26, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lord Arthurson sentenced Graham David Smith to 3 years imprisonment after he pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. He was also disqualified from driving for 6 years and 6 months.

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HMA v Kieran Maule, Dylan Patrick and Aaron Henderson

Apr 25, 2023

In the High Court at Edinburgh today, Lord Arthurson imposed sentences on Kieran Maule, Dylan Patrick and Aaron Henderson after they were convicted of attempted murder, assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement and danger of life. Kieron Maule and Aaron Henderson were sentenced to 5 years and 6 months. Dylan Patrick had a sentence imposed of 7 years and 6 months.

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HMA v James Torbett

Apr 25, 2023

At the High Court in Inverness today, Judge Andrew Cubie sentenced James Torbett to 3 years imprisonment after the offender was found guilty of sexual offences against a child.

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HMA v James Curran

Apr 21, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lord Doherty sentenced James Curran to 3 years and 4 months imprisonment after the offender pled guilty to having three improvised explosive devices. The sentence also includes a 12 month supervised release order.

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HMA v Alix McIntyre

Apr 19, 2023

At the High Court in Glasgow today, Lord Arthurson sentenced Alix McIntyre to 3 years and 8 months imprisonment after she pled guilty to assault to severe injury and the danger of life.

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HMA v Colin Bouglas

Apr 19, 2023

At the High Court in Livingston today, Judge Susan Craig imposed an extended sentence of 19 years imprisonment on Colin Bouglas after the offender was convicted of sex crimes against children between 1984 and 2019. The extended sentence comprises a custodial term of 14 years with an extension period of 5 years.

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HMA v Barry Ingleson

Apr 18, 2023

At Glasgow High Court today, Lord Arthurson imposed an extended sentence of 18 years imprisonment on Barry Ingleson after the offender was found guilty of multiple rapes and assaults over an 11 year period. The custodial term was set at 14 years, with a 4 year extension.

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HMA V R J McLeod

Apr 14, 2023

At Glasgow Sheriff Court today, Sheriff Matt Jackson fined R J McLeod £800,000 after the company pled guilty to a contravention of section 3(1) and 33(1)(a) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, by failing to carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks of unauthorised persons gaining access to the construction site.

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HMA v Kashif Anwar

Apr 6, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lord Beckett sentenced Kashif Anwar to life imprisonment for the murder of Fawziyah Javed. The punishment part, the time spent in custody before being considered for parole, was set at 20 years.

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HMA v Craig Walker

Apr 3, 2023

At Glasgow High Court today, Lady Stacey sentenced Craig Walker to life imprisonment for the murder of Lauren Wilson and attempting to conceal evidence. The punishment part, the time spent in custody before being considered for parole, was set at 21 years.

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HMA v Darren Bourn

Apr 3, 2023

Darren Bourn was sentenced to an extended sentence of eleven years at the High Court at Edinburgh today by Judge Norman McFadyen for the rape of a 14 year old girl. He was also sentenced to two years imprisonment for communicating indecently with two older women

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HMA v Alan Crawford

Mar 29, 2023

At Glasgow Sheriff Court today, Sheriff Kelly sentenced Alan Crawford to 12 months imprisonment and imposed a 5 year football banning order after the offender pled guilty to assault during a match at Ibrox Stadium.

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HMA v Gary Campbell

Mar 24, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lord Beckett imposed an extended sentence of 15 years imprisonment on Gary Campbell after the offender pled guilty to child sex offences. The extended sentence comprises a custodial term of 12 years with an extension period of 3 years.

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HMA v Marc Alexander Fortune

Mar 22, 2023

At the High Court in Glasgow today, Lord Matthews sentenced Marc Alexander Fortune to 6 years imprisonment after he pled guilty to causing the death of John Alexander King and injuring two children by dangerous driving. Fortune was also disqualified from driving for 10 years.

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HMA v Graham Garforth

Mar 22, 2023

At the High Court in Glasgow today, Lord Matthews imposed an extended sentence of 9 years and 9 months on Graham Garforth after the offender pled guilty to assault that led to severe injury, permanent disfigurement and to the danger of the complainer's life. The extended sentence comprises a custodial term of 6 years and 9 months with an extension period of 3 years .

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PF Edinburgh v Rufus McLean

Mar 16, 2023

At Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Sheriff Matthew Auchincloss sentenced Rufus McLean to complete 120 hours of unpaid work after he pled guilty to domestic abuse. A 10 year Non-Harrassment Order was also made in respect of the complainer.

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HMA v James Farrell

Mar 15, 2023

At the High Court in Glasgow today Lord Clark sentenced James Farrell to 2 years and 8 months imprisonment after the offender pled guilty to sharing a firearms video and recklessly encouraging acts of terrorism.

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