I think the way the SNP politicised harassment in such a high profile way over Salmond while ignoring the alleged 'concerns' over Grady & allegedly others is what gives me the rage over all of this. There's also the case of Mark McDonald, where I'm not clear on the full info but from what I've read pales in comparison to Grady (allegedly). Mark McDonald took 5 mths from suspension from the SNP to the conclusion of an investigation when he issued an apology. Derek McKay situation still hasn't been resolved. Grady & others haven't been formally investigated over allegations that SNP officials knew of (allegedly).
Any/all harassment should be taken seriously & dealt with in a timely manor fairly for both parties involved. Not used or covered up for political purposes. There really is something rotten going on with the SNP, and so far it seems we're effectively powerless to hold them to account. That's what I find incredibly frustrating about all of this.
I've no doubt that other parties have similar issues, certainly I've heard of wider issues in labour, Tories, libdems etc. But given the conversations going on in general over harassment, abuse, assault & worse that many women experience, you would have thought me too would have resulted in far better processes & practices by now. Instead, it just smacks of political opportunism instead, still leaving some in vulnerable circumstances at the mercy of people (allegedly) willing to minimise & use other's experiences as political tools.
I'm sick of it.