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Aberdeen councillor Jennifer Stewart is fighting a four-month suspension after calling the city’s lord provost “sexist” and “misogynist,” arguing the hearing was unfair and she was denied witness calls and constantly interrupted. Her appeal hangs in the balance as a broader legal challenge looms — one also led by Glasgow councillor Fiona Higgins, who claims she’s being blocked from presenting evidence in her own misconduct case. The fallout could reshape how Scotland’s standards watchdog operates, with critics warning of a chilling effect on public debate as more councillors face scrutiny for…
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