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MSP Colin Smyth appears in court charged with voyeurism and possessing indecent images of children

Colin Smyth faces charges under Scottish law for voyeurism and possession of indecent child images after his arrest led to suspension from Scottish Labour.

  • A suspended Scottish Labour MSP, Colin Smyth, 52, has appeared in court charged with voyeurism and possessing indecent images of children.
  • Smyth made no plea to the two separate charges and was granted bail ahead of his next court appearance.
  • A spokesperson from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said these matters are active under the Contempt of Court Act 1981, warning about penalties for commentary or analysis of evidence, witnesses or accused.
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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