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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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.

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HMA v Connor Gibson and Stephen Corrigan

Sep 4, 2023

At the High Court in Livingston today, Lord Mulholland sentenced Connor Gibson to life in prison, with a minimum period of 22 years in custody, for the sexual assault and murder Amber Niven. Stephen Corrigan received a prison sentence of 9 years for sexual assault and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

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HMA v Christian Dare

Sep 1, 2023

At the High Court in Livingston, Judge Craig sentenced Christian Dare to 4 years and 3 months in prison after the offender was found guilty of rape. Dare was also added to the Sex Offenders Register for an indefinite period.

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HMA v Bradley Isherwood

Aug 29, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lord Tyre sentenced Bradley Isherwood to an extended sentence of 13 years, which includes a custodial period of 10 years. Isherwood had been found guilty of rape and sexual assaults against two women and a 14-year-old girl. He has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

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HMA v Assured Healthcare (Scotland) Limited

Aug 24, 2023

At Glasgow Sheriff Court, Sheriff John N. McCormick fined Assured Healthcare (Scotland) Limited £60,000, with an added victim surcharge of £4,500, after the company admitted liability for the death of Elizabeth Glen under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

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HMA v Sean Mitchell

Aug 22, 2023

At the High Court in Livingston today, Judge Craig sentenced Sean Mitchell to 6 years and 6 months in prison. Mitchell had earlier been found guilty of rape, sexual abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour. He has also been added to the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

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HMA v Jacob Xavier Davies

Aug 17, 2023

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Arthurson sentenced Jacob Xavier Davies to an extended period of 9 years, with a minimum of 6 years in custody, for rape, sexual offending and assault to danger of life against children. Davies has also been placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

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HMA v Paul Fleming

Aug 17, 2023

At the High Court in Stirling today, Lord Colbeck sentenced Paul Fleming to 9 years in prison after the offender pled guilty to being involved in serious and organised crime.

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HMA v Daniel Haig

Aug 16, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lord Clark sentenced Daniel Haig to life in prison with a minimum period of 16 years in custody. Haig had previously been convicted for the murder of Justin McLaughlin.

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HMA v Daniel Ashley Wood

Aug 15, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lord Harrower sentenced Daniel Ashley Wood to 47 months in prison. Wood had admitted two charges of sexual assault whilst on bail. He has also been added to the Sex Offenders Register.

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HMA v James White

Aug 11, 2023

At the High Court in Stirling today, Lord Colbeck sentenced James White to 9 years and 10 months in prison after the offender admitted his involvement in serious and organised crime.

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HMA v Paul McManus

Aug 10, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lord Tyre sentenced Paul McManus to a custodial term of 6 years and 8 months, with an extension period of 3 years, after the offender pled guilty to attempted murder.

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HMA v Jarrid Duff

Aug 8, 2023

At the High Court in Glasgow today, Lord Clark sentenced Jarrid Duff to an extended sentence of 10 years for raping a 14-year-old girl. The sentence comprises 7 years in custody and an extension period of 3 years.

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HMA v Aaron Boles

Aug 8, 2023

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Scott sentenced Aaron Boles to an extended sentence of 10 years. Boles had pled guilty to two serious assaults by striking his victims with a car. The sentence includes a custodial period of 6 years and 9 months and extension of 3 years and 3 months.

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HMA v Terrance Lowe

Aug 2, 2023

At Glasgow Sheriff Court today, Sheriff Bonnar sentenced Terrance Lowe to 270 hours of unpaid work after he pled guilty to domestic abuse.

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HMA v Jonathon Bell

Jul 31, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Scott sentenced Jonathon Bell to a minimum period of 18 years in prison after the offender was found guilty of murder.

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HMA v Bradley Logan and Conor Whalen

Jul 26, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lord Doherty sentenced Bradley Logan and Conor Whalen after they pled guilty to two charges of wilful fireraising. Logan was imprisoned for 6 years and 9 months. Whalen received a custodial term of 6 years and 9 months, with a 3 year extension period.

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HMA v Jordan James William Bald

Jul 25, 2023

At the High Court in Glasgow today, Lord Arthurson sentenced Jordan James William Bald to 10 years imprisonment. Bald had previously been convicted of assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement and attempted murder.

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HMA v Jason Motion

Jul 24, 2023

At the High Court in Glasgow today, Lord Matthews imposed an Order for Lifelong Restriction on Jason Motion after he pled guilty to abduction, assault and robbery. The punishment part of the sentence is set at 4 years and 6 months and Motion has also been banned from driving for life.

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HMA v Mark Robert Campbell

Jul 20, 2023

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lady Poole sentenced Mark Robert Campbell to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of murder, rape, assault and domestic abuse. Campbell will serve at least 27 years before being considered for parole.

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HMA v Jacqueline Millar

Jul 19, 2023

At Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Sheriff Derek O’Carroll sentenced Jacqueline Millar to 14 months imprisonment for sexual abuse whilst working as a teacher. Millar has also been added to the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.

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