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Ex-Translator Sentenced to 7 Years for Rape, Faces Deportation

8/12/2026

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Nabizada Sentenced

Scotland's High Court in Edinburgh sentenced former translator Abdul Nabizada to seven years for raping a 19-year-old passenger.
The November 2021 attack involved Nabizada seizing the victim’s phone, driving her to Joppa and raping her before she escaped.
Police used CCTV, phone data and DNA to identify Nabizada, leading to his conviction.
Judge John Morris KC called the crime opportunistic, placed Nabizada on the sex-offenders register and imposed a non-contact order.

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Nabizada Faces Deportation

The judge ordered a detailed background report before sentencing to assess immigration and removal risk.
Nabizada now faces possible deportation and may be denied British citizenship because of his rape conviction.
Defence advocate David Taylor told the court that Nabizada holds indefinite leave to remain, is a father of four, and has applied for British citizenship.
Members of Edinburgh’s Afghan community submitted written references attesting to his previously good character.

History

Historical Context

The United Kingdom created the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, requiring police, probation and prisons to record anyone sentenced to more than 12 months for sexual or violent crimes. Managed by National Crime Agency, the register informs immigration decisions; Edinburgh High Court Judge John Morris sentenced translator Abdul Nabizada, triggering a Home Office deportation review.

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Nabizada Sentenced

Scotland's High Court in Edinburgh sentenced former translator Abdul Nabizada to seven years for raping a 19-year-old passenger.
The November 2021 attack involved Nabizada seizing the victim’s phone, driving her to Joppa and raping her before she escaped.
Police used CCTV, phone data and DNA to identify Nabizada, leading to his conviction.
Judge John Morris KC called the crime opportunistic, placed Nabizada on the sex-offenders register and imposed a non-contact order.

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