Q Manivannan: “Any suggestion that my statements minimise or excuse rape or sexual assault are deeply false and misleading.”

If we are to tackle rape and sexual violence we need to tackle wider issues in society, including the ways boys and men are socialised.

That's how it was received by the parliament, by pretty much every single other member of parliament who isn't in Reform, which is the one and extremely incredible thing that's happening in Holyrood right now," they said.

They have a glimpse of what it is like being a politician as you do face scrutiny in every one of your actions and you face that physical risk.

We urge the Scottish Government to prioritise engaging with communities of colour, Muslim communities and migrant communities in Edinburgh to determine what additional support and protection measures need to be put in place.