I wrote to the chief constable of Police Scotland back in May regarding the shameful treatment of Marion Millar.
I received an acknowledgment that same day to confirm my complaint had been passed to the Professional Standards Department, but I've heard nothing since.
So now all the charges against Marion Millar have been dropped it seems reasonable to ask how this farcical episode managed to gather so much steam the first place.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) also has serious questions to answer, of course, especially after the malicious prosecutions at Rangers FC which have proved so very costly to the public purse.
If you ask me the complaint was bogus, had zero merit from day one and the appalling way it was handled has made a mockery of Scotland's system of justice.
But Marion Millar, her supporters and For Women Scotland deserve great credit for standing their ground and refusing to be bullied.
-----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
