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Calls for Safety Review After MSP's Indecent Image Charges

9/3/2025

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Colin Smyth, a Scottish Labour MSP, hosted girl guides at Holyrood on August 15, after being charged with possessing indecent images of children. He denies additional allegations involving a hidden camera in a toilet.
Girlguiding confirmed that no girls were affected during the visit.
Concerns about safeguarding procedures at the Scottish Parliament have led to calls for a review of safety protocols.

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Story summary

Colin Smyth, a Scottish Labour MSP, hosted girl guides at Holyrood on August 15, after being charged with possessing indecent images of children. He denies additional allegations involving a hidden camera in a toilet.
Girlguiding confirmed that no girls were affected during the visit.
Concerns about safeguarding procedures at the Scottish Parliament have led to calls for a review of safety protocols.