Overview

• Police Scotland said searches of Holyrood’s toilets, changing rooms and creche found no covert devices.
• John Swinney said he is “absolutely horrified” and pressed parliamentary officials to give clear reassurance to MSPs, staff and journalists.
• The Sunday Mail reported that police have contacted at least five male MSPs as potential victims and identified eight to 10 people on footage, a claim not officially confirmed.
• South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth was arrested on August 5 and charged with possession of indecent images; he denies planting any camera and says he is cooperating.
• The Scottish Parliament deactivated Smyth’s building pass on August 28 and plans enhanced checks as MSPs return from recess this week.