GLASGOW MAN JAILED FOR TEENAGE SEXUAL ABUSE AND GROOMING
Gary Morris, aged 55, was convicted in Glasgow for a series of serious sexual offenses including multiple rapes and sexual assaults against two young women when they were teenagers.The court sentenced him to 12 years in prison and ordered that he be placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.
Morris was also prohibited from contacting his victims under non-harassment orders.
The judge, Pattison, detailed Morris’s actions as a “course of sexual abuse” characterized by grooming, persistent rape, and assault.
The first victim, who was just 13 at the start of the abuse, endured vaginal and anal rapes, often during camping trips where she was isolated from others.
The second victim, aged 17, was indecently assaulted during an overnight stay at Morris's residence, with inappropriate touching occurring while she slept.
Both women showed remarkable bravery and dignity in testifying despite the trauma.
The first victim reported ongoing pain and shame, nightmares, panic, and episodes of self-harm, and has since dedicated herself to supporting others who suffered similar abuse.
The second victim recounted 16 years of anxiety, strained relationships, and the loss of her friendship with the first victim.
The court considered Morris’s culpability as high, citing the prolonged nature of the abuse, the young age of the first victim, and a significant breach of trust.
Although a risk assessment indicated a low chance of reoffending, the gravity of his crimes justified a substantial custodial sentence.
Morris received a single 12-year sentence for all charges, which was backdated to June 24, 2025, when he was remanded.
He is also barred indefinitely from contacting his victims and must comply with lifelong registration obligations under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
This case highlights the judiciary’s commitment to delivering justice based on evidence and law, reaffirmed by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.
