HIGH COURT SENTENCES ROBERT WILSON TO 11 YEARS FOR RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
At the Edinburgh High Court, Lady Ross handed down an extended sentence of 11 years to Robert Wilson following his conviction for rape.The sentence comprised an 8-year prison term plus a 3-year period of supervised release in the community.
Lady Ross outlined the details of the offences, which included a rape in 2013 and sexual assault incidents in 2022-2023 at a care home, emphasizing the significant harm inflicted on the victims and the offender’s lack of remorse.
The court ordered Wilson to serve a total of 11 years, with 8 years in custody and a 3-year licence extension, and also issued a non-harassment order along with notification obligations under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.