5 hours ago

Lori Carnochan BBC Scotland, Dumfries

BBC news

Hayley would like to see an open database listing the names of sex offenders

A woman who was raped by a childhood friend is calling for the sex offenders register to be made public amid fears her rapist could deny his conviction.

Hayley Watkins, 24, has waived her anonymity to raise awareness about what she believes is a lack of transparency with the current system.

She also wants to share her experience to encourage other victims of rape to report their attacks.

Hayley was raped by 19-year-old Jordan Learmonth at his home in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, in February 2020.

He was released from prison in February 2026 after serving three and half years for rape and assault.…