SNP to review party complaints after sex attacks by ex-council leader

First Minister John Swinney has ordered an independent review of the SNP's complaints process, after an ex-council leader was convicted of sexually assaulting young men. Jordan Linden, 30, was found guilty on Thursday of five assaults and sending unwanted sexual communications to teenagers - the youngest aged 14. Some witnesses at Linden's trial claimed that complaints against North Lanarkshire Council's former SNP leader were ignored by the party. The SNP said the fresh review would "ensure people are protected and our complaints procedures are as robust as they can be". A party spokesperson added: "We have undertaken a comprehensive review of our complaints procedures since 2016, but in light of this case, John Swinney has instructed that an independent review of these procedures be conducted. "The SNP welcomes the verdict against Mr Linden and commends the bravery of the individuals who came forward." But North Lanarkshire councillor, Cameron McManus - who had complained about Linden's actions - told BBC Scotland News that the SNP handled the situation "horrendously". He said: "They've tried to avoid the situation, downplay it, and call myself and quite a lot of the other victim