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Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth Charged Over Alleged Hidden Camera in Holyrood Toilets

Parliamentary authorities deactivated his Holyrood pass following the further charge.

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The MSP has had his Holyrood pass deactivated (Photo by Ken Jack/Getty Images)
Colin Smyth’s security pass for the Scottish parliament building has been deactivated

Overview

  • Police say they arrested the South Scotland MSP on 5 August at his Dumfries home after a warrant search and charged him with possession of indecent images, with a court hearing to follow.
  • The further charge over an alleged hidden camera in Parliament toilets was reported on Thursday evening by the Daily Record and referenced by PA in coverage from The Independent and the Guardian.
  • The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body deactivated his parliamentary pass on Thursday and the Scottish Parliament website now lists him as an Independent.
  • The Crown Office confirmed receipt of a standard prosecution report from Police Scotland in relation to the case.
  • Scottish Labour removed the whip and administratively suspended Smyth, who said he is cooperating with inquiries and asked for privacy for his family.