Locations
Balmedie Drive, Dundee, Dundee City, DD4
Description
In a recent court ruling, a 54-year-old youth leader from Dundee has been handed a community service order following his conviction for sexual offences involving underage girls under his instruction.
Iain Buik, residing on Balmedie Drive, faced sentencing at Arbroath Sheriff Court after a guilty verdict on charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour. The offences targeted girls between the ages of 12 and 16 and occurred over a period spanning from December 2008 to May of the previous year.
During the proceedings, Sheriff Derek Pyle addressed Buik directly, emphasizing the gravity of the case. "I think this was a serious matter," the sheriff stated. He acknowledged Buik's denial of wrongdoing, noting, "I realise you don’t think you did anything wrong and you are entitled to take this case elsewhere." However, Pyle expressed confidence in the victims' testimonies, adding, "I have no doubt that what the girls said was right and an appeal would be unlikely to succeed. In this case it was down to who I believed and I have no hesitation believing the girls."
The sheriff also took into account Buik's background, highlighting that he had no prior court involvement and had dedicated time to voluntary work throughout his life.
As a result of the conviction, Buik was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service. Additionally, he has been required to register as a sex offender for a duration of five years.