In 2012, the Offender Database reported that Alexander Taylor, then 25, of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, was sentenced to 32 months in prison. On 13 April 2012, Taylor appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh for the sexual abuse of two girls.
The investigation established that Taylor, an airfield communications engineer, molested one child when she was five years old and a second victim when she was 12. The prosecution reported that the offending began when Taylor was 14 and continued until he was 20. Following his arrest by Police Scotland, Taylor admitted his actions were “horribly wrong” and expressed remorse for the impact on the victims.
Judicial Findings and Impact
Lord Woolman emphasised that sexual abuse has a “profound effect” on survivors. The court reported that while Taylor was a first offender and had made efforts toward rehabilitation, the gravity of his actions warranted an immediate custodial sentence. The judge noted that the “serious” nature of the abuse against two young children required a firm judicial response to ensure public protection.
The defence counsel noted that Taylor had led an “unblemished life” since the offences ceased. However, the judge emphasised that the duration and nature of the molestation were significant factors in his decision. For his crimes in Fraserburgh, the court determined that Taylor must be monitored long-term to manage the risk he poses to children.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Alexander Taylor was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 32 months in immediate custody.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated.
- Conviction: Admitted to molesting two children.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Taylor is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Police Scotland. His history of targeting children over a six-year period means his status remains under scrutiny by local authorities in Aberdeenshire.
As a registered sex offender, Taylor must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. Authorities state that his risk management includes “stringent” oversight of his employment and access to children. Any breach of his registration conditions or his licence terms following his release from prison will result in his immediate return to the High Court.
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