MSP hosted girl guides at parliament after indecent images arrest
Summary
Colin Smyth, a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), hosted a group of girl guides at the Scottish Parliament after being arrested on charges of possessing indecent images of children. Smyth, who has been suspended by the Labour Party, is also facing a separate allegation of hiding a secret camera in a toilet at the parliament, which he denies. The parliament has revoked Smyth's pass, and there's an ongoing police investigation.Key Facts
- Colin Smyth is an MSP who has been charged with possessing indecent images of children.
- The arrest occurred on August 5, and he hosted the girl guides at the parliament on August 15.
- Smyth has been suspended from the Labour Party following the charges.
- He is accused of hiding a secret camera in a toilet at the Scottish Parliament, which he denies.
- Girlguiding officials assured that no girls were affected during their visit to Holyrood.
- Smyth's parliamentary pass has been deactivated, but he can still participate remotely.
- Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar expressed shock over the allegations.
- The police investigation is ongoing, and the parliament is cooperating with authorities.
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