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Former BNP Candidate Charged with Indecent Online Communications

9/8/2025

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Charles Baillie, a former BNP candidate, faces charges for indecent online communications in Glasgow.
The 74-year-old was arrested on September 5, 2025, at Braes Shopping Centre while attempting to meet a 13-year-old.
Video evidence shows Baillie admitting to sending explicit images and soliciting sexual content.
He previously placed fourth in the 2009 Glasgow North East by-election and was expelled from the BNP.
Baillie later founded the now-deregistered Britannica Party. Police confirmed his release; he will appear in court soon.

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Charles Baillie, a former BNP candidate, faces charges for indecent online communications in Glasgow.
The 74-year-old was arrested on September 5, 2025, at Braes Shopping Centre while attempting to meet a 13-year-old.
Video evidence shows Baillie admitting to sending explicit images and soliciting sexual content.
He previously placed fourth in the 2009 Glasgow North East by-election and was expelled from the BNP.
Baillie later founded the now-deregistered Britannica Party. Police confirmed his release; he will appear in court soon.