Cameron Ross, a former Police Scotland officer, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of raping two women and domestically abusing a third. The 39-year-old committed the offences in Inverness and on the Isle of Lewis between 2012 and 2022. He was found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh in May, including two rape charges and one of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Sentencing and Judge's Remarks
At the same court on 2 July 2026, Judge Alison Stirling imposed the 10-year sentence, stating: "The reasons for this sentence include punishment, expressing society’s concern about and disapproval of your offending, protection of the public, and rehabilitation in a custodial setting." Ross was also placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely.
Pattern of Abuse
The court heard evidence that Ross engaged in a pattern of sexual and physical abuse against women. Prosecutors described his actions as "sustained offending" and a persistent breach of the law. Following the initial reports of his crimes in June 2022, Ross was immediately suspended from his role and later resigned.
Police Response
Chief Superintendent Helen Harrison, head of professional standards at Police Scotland, said: "Cameron Ross has been convicted for repeatedly abusing and sexually abusing women. We’ve worked closely with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service to achieve this outcome. I want to thank those who came forward and recognise how difficult that can be when the perpetrator is a police officer." She added that had Ross not resigned, a gross misconduct hearing would have resulted in his dismissal. Harrison concluded: "Ross’ actions go against everything Police Scotland stands for. Our thoughts are with the victims in this case and I hope this conviction provides them with some measure of closure."
Prosecutor's Statement
Faye Cook, the procurator fiscal for High Court sexual offences, urged other victims to come forward. She stated: "Cameron Ross carried out deliberate and repeated acts of abuse against women over the course of a decade. This was sustained offending, which caused significant harm. As a police officer, he was in a position of trust. Instead of upholding the law, he chose to break it in a serious and persistent way." Cook emphasised the Crown's commitment to prosecuting sexual and domestic abuse offenders regardless of their identity.
