Ex-SNP council leader Jordan Linden jailed for sex offences against young men and boys
A former SNP council leader who preyed on young men and boys has been jailed for 18 months.
www.manxradio.comHere are the latest developments on Linden Jordan: a recent round of reporting confirms he has been jailed for sexual offences, with multiple outlets noting an 18-month sentence for crimes spanning over a decade. He previously stepped down as North Lanarkshire Council leader in 2022 and left the SNP in 2024, actions that were tied to earlier misconduct allegations. The coverage also references the implications for the SNP’s complaints procedures and reactions from involved parties.[2][3][4][9][10]
What this means locally
- The case has led to heightened scrutiny of how youth-related misconduct complaints were handled within political and youth partner organizations, and calls for robust safeguarding procedures.[3][4]
- Court reporting indicates Linden faced a detailed trial with multiple charges, and the public discussion has focused on accountability and process improvements within political youth networks.[7][3]
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