Belinda Kirkland

Public records indicate that an individual named Belinda Kirkland has been involved in criminal and civil legal proceedings in the UK.

Past Criminal Conviction:

In July 2019, Belinda Kirkland, then 61 years old and residing in Ayr, was convicted at Hamilton Sheriff Court on two charges of assault against an 11-year-old girl she was fostering. The assaults occurred between January 2015 and August 2016. The court heard that Kirkland had kicked the girl "like a football" during a holiday at an Ayrshire caravan park, resulting in a "burst face" with injuries to the victim's nose and lip. She also reportedly tipped a bag of rubbish over the girl's head and attacked her at a house in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire. Kirkland denied the charges but was convicted. She received a 12-month restriction of liberty order, which banned her from leaving her home between 8 PM and 8 AM. Sheriff Marie Smart described Kirkland's behavior as "quite frankly appalling."

Recent and Upcoming Court Appearances (as of July 2026):

Criminal Cases:

Belinda Kirkland has had recent criminal court appearances scheduled at Hamilton Sheriff Court.

• A hearing was scheduled for June 10, 2026, at Hamilton Sheriff Court - Court 5, under reference SCS/2026-039625. The hearing type was listed as "Hearing" in a Sheriff Criminal court, with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) as the prosecutor.
• Another hearing was scheduled for June 26, 2026, at Hamilton Sheriff Court - Court 8, under reference SCS/2026-023535. This was also listed as a "Hearing" in a Sheriff Criminal court, with COPFS as the prosecutor.

These listings are public court records sourced from official HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) daily cause lists, published under the principle of open justice. Appearance in these records does not imply guilt. Details regarding the specific charges for these 2026 criminal cases or their outcomes are not publicly available in the provided information.

Civil Cases:

Belinda Kirkland has also been involved in civil proceedings with South Lanarkshire Council at Hamilton Sheriff Court.

• A hearing for a "Civil - Ordinary Actions" case (reference HAM-B91-26) was scheduled for June 2, 2026, at Hamilton Sheriff Court.
• Another hearing for a "Summary Cause" case (reference HAM-SD93-26) involving South Lanarkshire Council v Belinda Kirkland was scheduled for June 29, 2026, at Hamilton Sheriff Court.

The outcomes or specific details of these civil cases are not provided in the public records.