Former Scottish pastor jailed for 14 years

Nicola Laver  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  27 Oct 2025
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Former Scottish pastor jailed for 14 years

Photo: James Haram

Please note: This article contains references to abuse.

A former Glasgow pastor has been jailed for 14 years for rape and abusing eight children for more than 20 years.

James Haram was a minister in the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) before his suspension in June 2021 following the allegations.

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