I sent a letter of complaint yesterday to Scotland's chief constable, Iain Livingstone, over the treatment of Marion Millar from the 'WomenWontWheesht' campaign.
The behaviour of Police Scotland towards Marion Millar is the most outrageous thing I've seen in a long time.
But you've got to ask - why have we heard nothing from Scotland's politicians, as they're normally quick to speak out when it suits their purpose?
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Irvine <markirvine@compuserve.com>
To: iain.livingstone@scotland.pnn.police.uk <iain.livingstone@scotland.pnn.police.uk>
Sent: Sun, May 23, 2021 10:04 am
Subject: Police Scotland - Complaint
Dear Chief Constable
Police Scotland - Complaint
I would like to register a complaint about the behaviour of Police Scotland towards a fellow citizen, Marion Millar of the 'WomenWontWheesht' campaign.
I understand from social media that one of your officers, PC Laura Daley, contacted Marion Millar on 28 April 2021 and told her that she had to attend an interview on Friday 30th April under the Malicious Communications Act - for allegedly sending homophobic and transphobic tweets.
No details of any alleged offences were provided to Ms Millar who was also told she had to attend East Kilbride police station so that she could be transported to Cathcart police station which had 'holding cells' - where she would be 'processed, questioned and most likely charged'.
Understandably, Ms Millar declined the demand to attend this interview, especially at such short notice and as the mother of two young children, but PC Daley went on to say that she would visit Ms Millar's home with 'social workers in attendance'.
To my mind this is bullying, threatening and intimidating behaviour by Police Scotland which is completely unacceptable.
I would be grateful if you could bring my complaint to the attention of the Police Scotland Board, as I believe the handling of this matter is making a mockery of Scottish justice and the concept of policing with consent.
Yours sincerely
Mark Irvine
