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Sexual Predator's Sentence Extended After Solicitor General Intervention
Scott Chapman's prison term increased by nearly 2.5 years for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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Scott Chapman, a 20-year-old man from Hereford, had his prison sentence extended by nearly 2.5 years after the Solicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme. Chapman had befriended and sexually abused a 14-year-old girl he met online, causing significant psychological and physical harm to the victim.
Why it matters
The case highlights the UK's efforts to crack down on sexual predators who target minors, with the Solicitor General's intervention leading to a harsher sentence for Chapman. It also underscores the lasting trauma experienced by victims of such crimes.
The details
In one incident in April 2021, Scott Chapman raped the 14-year-old victim despite her protests, and later denied the assault had taken place. Chapman, who was 20 years old at the time, was aware of the girl's age before sexually abusing her on several occasions.
- On 18 September 2025, Scott Chapman was sentenced to 4 years and 3 months' imprisonment at Worcester Crown Court after pleading guilty to rape, sexual activity with a child, and sexual communication with a child.
- On 5 February 2026, Scott Chapman's sentence was extended to six years and eight months at the Court of Appeal.
The players
Scott Chapman
A 20-year-old man from Hereford who sexually abused a 14-year-old girl he met online.
Ellie Reeves MP
The Solicitor General who referred Chapman's case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme.
What they’re saying
“Scott Chapman is a dangerous sexual predator. He sexually abused a young girl on several occasions causing untold mental and physical harm.”
— Ellie Reeves MP, Solicitor General
“I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the victim for the trauma she has endured. I welcome the court's decision to increase Scott Chapman's s sentence, preventing this dangerous offender from harming anyone else.”
— Ellie Reeves MP, Solicitor General
The takeaway
This case highlights the UK's efforts to protect minors from sexual predators and hold offenders accountable for the lasting harm they cause. The Solicitor General's intervention and the extended sentence for Scott Chapman send a strong message that such crimes will be met with serious consequences.
