A suspended Scottish Labour MSP has appeared in court docket charged with voyeurism and being in possession of indecent pictures of youngsters.
Colin Smyth, 52, was beforehand arrested on 5 August.
The MSP for South Scotland appeared earlier than Dumfries Sheriff Courtroom on Wednesday, the place he made no plea to the 2 separate costs.
The accused, whose normal deal with was given as Edinburgh, was granted bail forward of his subsequent court docket look, which is but to be confirmed.
A spokesperson from the Crown Workplace and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) mentioned: “These matters are active under the Contempt of Court Act 1981.
“The provisions of this act defend the integrity of proceedings, protect entry to justice for victims and safe the rights of individuals accused of crime.
“Anyone publishing items about active cases is advised to exercise caution as material must not be commentary or analysis of evidence, witnesses or accused.
“Contempt of Courtroom carries penalties of as much as two years in jail and/or a vast advantageous.”
Smyth has been an MSP since 2016 and beforehand served as Scottish Labour’s normal secretary from 2008 to 2012.
He’s at present suspended from the occasion and is listed as an unbiased on the Scottish parliament web site.
