"The 52-year-old made no plea during a private hearing at Dumfries Sheriff Court and was granted bail. The South Scotland MSP was arrested and charged following a search of his home in Dumfries on 5 August. He was subsequently suspended by Labour and his Holyrood pass has been revoked. Following his arrest Smyth, a married father-of-two, said that he was "co-operating fully" with Police Scotland."
"Former Labour MSP Colin Smyth has appeared in court accused of possessing indecent images of children and voyeurism. The 52-year-old made no plea during a private hearing at Dumfries Sheriff Court and was granted bail. The South Scotland MSP was arrested and charged following a search of his home in Dumfries on 5 August. He was subsequently suspended by Labour and his Holyrood pass has been revoked."
"Following his arrest Smyth, a married father-of-two, said that he was "co-operating fully" with Police Scotland. But he also criticised the force for releasing details of its investigation. Smyth was first elected as an MSP in 2016 and retained his regional list seat at the 2021 election. After his court appearance the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service warned that the proceedings were subject to contempt of court rules."
Colin Smyth, a 52-year-old South Scotland MSP, appeared at Dumfries Sheriff Court charged with possessing indecent images of children and voyeurism. He made no plea at a private hearing and was granted bail after being arrested following a search of his Dumfries home on 5 August. Labour suspended Smyth and his Holyrood pass was revoked. Smyth, a married father of two, said he was "co-operating fully" with Police Scotland and also criticised the force for releasing investigation details. Smyth was first elected in 2016 and retained his regional list seat in 2021. The Crown Office warned publishers about contempt of court rules and advised against commentary or analysis of evidence, witnesses or the accused.
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