Faraz Hussain

A Fife driving instructor, Faraz Hussain, has been mandated to compensate his victims following convictions for a series of sexual assaults committed against female students. The case, heard at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court, highlighted the predatory behaviour of Hussain, who exploited his position of authority to perpetrate the offences.

During the proceedings on December 1, 2025, the court learned that Hussain, operating in the Fife region, assaulted several young women under the guise of providing driving instruction. The victims reported inappropriate touching and advances, which occurred in the confined space of the car during lessons. Prosecutor [name not specified] detailed how the assaults varied in severity but all involved non-consensual physical contact, causing significant distress to the complainants.

• One victim described feeling 'trapped and terrified' as Hussain's hands wandered inappropriately while she was focused on driving.
• Another recounted an incident where the assault escalated to the point where she had to pull over and demand to be let out of the vehicle.

Sheriff [name not specified] described the offences as 'a gross abuse of trust', emphasising the vulnerability of learner drivers reliant on instructors for safety and guidance. Although specific sentencing details beyond compensation were not outlined in the coverage, the court's decision to impose financial redress underscores the severity of the crimes. Police Scotland investigated the complaints, leading to Hussain's arrest and subsequent trial.

The case has prompted calls for stricter vetting within the driving instruction sector in Scotland. Hussain, who resided in the Kirkcaldy area, was struck off the approved register of instructors as a direct result. Sources close to the court indicated that the victims' courage in coming forward was pivotal in securing the convictions.