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A woman who was sexually assaulted by her doctor while six months pregnant has come forward to encourage others who may have been victims to speak out. The doctor, Krishna Singh, had a patient list that included vulnerable individuals such as rape survivors, teenagers, and pregnant women. The woman, referred to as Emma to protect her identity, believes there could be many more who have yet to report their experiences.
Following Singh’s conviction, police described the complaints against him, from his practice at Coatbridge Health Centre, as just “the tip of the iceberg.” Recognized not only as a GP but also a police casualty surgeon and awarded an MBE in 2013, Singh was characterized by the judge as a sexual predator “hiding in plain sight.” The judge further described his offenses, which occurred from February 1983 to May 2018, as “calculated and manipulative.”
Emma’s own experience dates back nearly 40 years when she called her GP worried she might be miscarrying. Singh visited her home and began an examination that immediately felt wrong to her. “The way he was touching me, it didn’t feel right,” she recalled. After the examination, Singh simply advised her to rest, offering no further explanation. Emma said, “I just know it was wrong. I knew immediately.” Despite the trauma, she did not report the incident at the time but confided in her husband, who she felt did not fully understand what had happened. She eventually left Singh’s practice and later had a healthy baby.
It was only decades later, in 2018, that Emma saw Singh’s name in the news related to allegations of similar abuse. After much contemplation, she contacted the police and learned that many others had suffered as well. Emma testified at Singh’s trial, which concluded in May 2022 with his conviction for 54 sexual offenses against women and girls over 35 years. His actions included inappropriate touching, unwanted kisses, improper examinations, and lewd remarks directed toward 47 patients in various medical contexts. Despite the conviction, Emma expressed that she felt no real sense of justice or closure. “There’s no closure for me,” she said. “I’ve not even had an apology from anybody.” She hopes that her story will inspire other survivors to come forward, asserting, “These women have to give their side of the story, what happened to them as well and maybe we’ll get a bit of justice.”
Meanwhile, Thompsons Solicitors has initiated a civil action against NHS Lanarkshire on behalf of 31 former patients who suffered harm due to Singh’s conduct. The suit seeks compensation for the physical and psychological damage experienced by the survivors, as well as for economic losses. Laura Connor, a partner in the firm’s family impact team, described Singh as “probably one of the most prolific sex offenders that we deal with in terms of civil claims,” highlighting the gravity of the case. Dr Lucy Munro, medical director for health and social care at North Lanarkshire, stated that while she could not comment on ongoing legal proceedings, Singh’s behavior was “a despicable breach of trust and a total abuse of the patient-doctor relationship” that shocked and deeply disturbed colleagues across Lanarkshire. She added that the health board remains grateful to those who have come forward and takes such allegations “extremely seriously.”
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