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Edinburgh councillors are poised to make history by becoming the first Scottish local authority to vote no confidence in two key public watchdogs, following a damning court ruling that found the Standards Commission unlawfully blocked evidence in a misconduct case against Glasgow councillor Fiona Higgins. The motion, backed by growing concern across Scotland, accuses the watchdogs of silencing dissent and adopting an “anti-democratic” approach—especially toward elected officials speaking out on social media or pressing serious issues like sexual harassment. With a vote scheduled for September 17th, the move could trigger national reform and signal a major shift in how conduct and free speech are policed within local government.

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