Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth Barred From Parliament Over Toilet Camera Charges

Colin Smyth, a Scottish Labour MSP, has been charged with possession of indecent images and allegations of placing a secret camera in the toilets of the Scottish Parliament. Following a police raid on August 5, 2025, Smyth was arrested at his home in Dumfries and has since had his parliamentary security pass deactivated by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body due to the ongoing investigation. The Labour Party suspended Smyth and removed the whip pending investigation, and he is now listed as an independent MSP. Smyth expressed shock at the allegations and is cooperating fully with authorities, requesting privacy for his family and friends. The Scottish Parliament has reminded staff of confidential support services available amid the distress caused by the charges. Smyth, who has held multiple frontbench roles and was the Labour candidate for Dumfriesshire in the 2026 election, is due to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court at a later date.