In 2019, the Offender Database reported that Alan Tutin, then 71, of Guildford, Surrey, was sentenced to 10½ years in prison. Following a trial at the Old Bailey, the disgraced former GP was convicted of sexually assaulting 15 women and girls. The offences spanned a 24-year period, beginning in the 1980s, during his time practising at the Merrow Park Practice in Guildford, Surrey.+2
The investigation established that Tutin used routine medical appointments as a cover to grope patients who sought treatment for minor illnesses. The prosecution reported that he performed unnecessary procedures and examinations to fuel his own sexual gratification. In one instance, a 12-year-old girl was groped after attending the surgery for a cold. Another 22-year-old patient, seeking help for warts on her feet, was subjected to a breast examination where Tutin squeezed her breasts as if “weighing them.”
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Tutin exploited the high level of trust placed in him as a medical professional. Judge Nigel Peters QC noted that the doctor had manipulated his position to carry out predatory acts on vulnerable patients. The prosecution highlighted that many victims were left traumatised by the “unnecessary” physical contact they received while expecting professional care. The judge noted that the length of the offending period and the young age of the child victim were significant factors in the sentence.+1
The prosecution emphasised that the brave testimony of the 15 survivors was instrumental in uncovering the scale of Tutin’s abuse. Despite the passage of several decades since the first offences occurred, the court determined that the historical nature of the crimes did not diminish the defendant’s culpability. For his crimes in Guildford and Surrey, the court determined that a substantial custodial term and permanent exclusion from the medical register were the only appropriate outcomes.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Alan Tutin was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Ten and a half years in immediate custody.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- Professional Barring: Struck off the medical register by the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Convictions: Found guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault against 15 different victims.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Tutin is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Surrey Police and the prison estate. Due to the repeated nature of his abuse across more than two decades and his exploitation of a position of authority, his management is subject to high-level oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Tutin must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his future residence in Guildford, Surrey. Authorities state that his conviction serves as a reminder that the medical profession must remain vigilant against predatory behaviour. Any breach of his registration conditions or his licence terms upon release will result in his immediate arrest and return to the Old Bailey.
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