KEVIN MILNE FROM ABERDEEN JAILED FOR SERIOUS SEX OFFENCES IN EDINBURGH

In a case that drew significant media attention, Kevin Milne, a 36-year-old man from Aberdeen, was convicted of multiple serious sexual offences committed in 2018 and 2019. The case initially remained under strict reporting restrictions due to a legal challenge aimed at protecting his identity, which was granted by the sentencing judge, Lord Glennie, at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Milne admitted to committing three separate offences during a court appearance in Edinburgh last year. However, due to the protective order, his name and details were not publicly disclosed at the time. This restriction was challenged by media outlets, leading to a successful legal bid that allowed the press to report his identity and the details of his crimes.

During the sentencing hearing, Lord Glennie expressed his strong disapproval of Milne’s actions, stating that he would have imposed a nine-year prison sentence if not for the defendant’s early guilty pleas. The judge emphasized the severity of the offences, indicating that there was no realistic alternative but to impose a lengthy custodial sentence to protect the public.

In addition to the prison term, Lord Glennie ordered that Milne be subject to a comprehensive monitoring and supervision regime upon his release. He specified that Milne should remain under surveillance for a further four years after serving his sentence, to mitigate the risk of reoffending and to ensure public safety.

During the proceedings, the judge noted that Milne was unable to explain or identify the underlying motivations that led him to commit these crimes. His defence counsel, Craig Findlater, assured the court that Milne would participate in rehabilitation programmes while incarcerated, which are designed to address behavioural issues and prevent future offending. The court acknowledged that Milne’s engagement with such programmes would be crucial for his rehabilitation.

Ultimately, Kevin Milne was sentenced to six years in prison and was placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely, marking a significant legal response to his serious criminal conduct in Aberdeen and Edinburgh.