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Serial rapist Christopher Malcolm loses 16-year sentence appeal
Overview
Serial rapist Christopher Malcolm, who was convicted of crimes against four women across Moray and Lothian, has had his appeal against a 16-year jail sentence refused. Malcolm was found unanimously guilty of 12 charges following a trial in July. Survivors expressed immense relief following the court's decision, noting the severe and lasting impact the abuse has had on their lives.
Key points
- Christopher Malcolm appealed his 16-year prison sentence, but the court refused the challenge.
- Malcolm was previously convicted of 12 charges involving the rape, attack, and abuse of four former partners between 2008 and 2024.
- Survivors described experiencing significant anxiety while awaiting the appeal outcome, ultimately feeling 'incredible relief' when it was rejected.
- Judge Alison Stirling noted that risk assessments placed Malcolm at an 'above average risk' of reoffending.
- Malcolm was placed on the sex offenders register for life and will face three years of supervision upon release.