Former Snooker Champion Graeme Dott to Face 2026 Child Abuse Trial
Graeme Dott, the Scottish former world snooker champion who lifted the trophy back in 2006, is set to stand trial over serious allegations of child sexual abuse. The 48-year-old has been accused of committing lewd and libidinous acts involving two primary school-age children over a span of years, with incidents allegedly taking place between 1993 and 2010.
According to court documents, the claims involve two separate cases — one centred on a girl, alleged to have occurred in the mid-1990s, and another involving a boy, alleged to have taken place between 2006 and 2010. Prosecutors say that the incidents happened on various occasions at different addresses, including locations in Glasgow’s east end, in South Lanarkshire, and even inside a car. Among the allegations are claims that Dott inappropriately touched the girl, instructed her to undress, exposed himself to her, made sexual remarks to the boy, and watched him shower.
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Dott, who was not present in court for the latest hearing, has pleaded not guilty to both charges. His lawyer, Euan Dow, told the High Court in Glasgow that his client’s position is the allegations are fabricated and without truth. He also indicated that while one defence witness has been listed, more may be added. The judge, Lord Mulholland, has now fixed a five-day trial for 17 August 2026, allowing significant time for case preparation. In the meantime, Dott remains on bail.
The charges were first made public earlier this year, and following their announcement, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) suspended Dott from competition. In a statement, the WPBSA said it would not comment further while legal proceedings are ongoing. That suspension meant Dott was barred from participating in the 2025 World Snooker Championship, ending his season before it began.
Dott’s snooker career spans decades. Turning professional in the early 1990s, he reached three World Championship finals — finishing runner-up in 2004 and 2010 — but his crowning moment came in 2006 when he defeated Peter Ebdon 18-14 in a tense final, claiming the £200,000 prize. Known for his gritty, methodical style, he also earned a reputation as one of the sport’s most determined competitors.
Now, however, his name is being spoken in a very different context. With the trial still nearly a year away, the case is set to be one of the most high-profile in Scottish sport’s recent history. Until then, the presumption of innocence applies, but the legal process will determine whether the allegations stand up in court or are dismissed. Whatever the verdict, the outcome will have lasting consequences — not only for Dott’s career but for all those involved.
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