Colin Smith, a Scottish representative, has been accused of installing a camera in the parliament’s restroom.
Colin Smith, a member of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, has been accused of installing a camera in the parliament’s restroom and is now barred from entering the building.
Mr. Smith has denied this accusation.
About a month ago, Colin Smith was dismissed from the Scottish Labour Party when he was accused of possessing indecent images of children.
He is expected to appear in court in connection with this charge.
This representative from the South of Scotland is now facing another charge from the police related to installing a camera in the parliament’s restroom.
David McGill, the Chief Executive of the Scottish Parliament, has informed members before the parliament reopens next week that Colin Smith’s ID card has been deactivated due to ongoing criminal investigations.
Mr. Smith had previously stated that he would cooperate with the investigations.
Colin Smith has held several important positions in the Scottish Parliament, the most recent being in April 2023, and he was previously the Secretary-General of the Scottish Labour Party.