Former Scottish Youth Parliament chairman 'cornered' boy, court hears
Jordan Linden denies 24 charges of sexual assault, stalking, sexual communication and statutory breach of the peace.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest on Jordan Linden, based on the most recent reporting available up to now:
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May 5, 2026: Jordan Linden was jailed for 18 months after being convicted of 10 offences spanning 2011–2021, including five sexual assaults, stalking, and sexual communication against young men and boys. This sentencing followed a March 2026 conviction at Falkirk Sheriff Court. [Sky News coverage of the conviction and sentencing timeline] [Manx Radio report on sentencing] [STV News overview of his misconduct allegations and resignation] [BBC coverage of the court proceedings] [upday recap of the sentencing]. The court proceedings indicated the offences occurred over a decade and involved multiple victims, including minors, and Linden had previously stepped down from his council leadership and left the SNP. [Sky News summary of the case and victims] [BBC trial reporting] [STV trial reporting] [BBC background on Youth Parliament role].
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March–April 2026: The trial heard allegations that Linden, then a former leader of North Lanarkshire Council and former chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, engaged in offences against eight boys and five young men dating back to 2011–2022, with Linden denying the charges. [BBC coverage of the sexual offences trial] [BBC account of the alleged misconduct and Linden’s denial] [STV reporting on witness testimony and allegations].
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Background context:
- Linden resigned as leader of North Lanarkshire Council in July 2022 amid misconduct allegations and later left the SNP in 2023. [STV News reporting on resignation and party departure] [Sky News recall of leadership tenure and resignation timeline].
- Victims in the case ranged from teens to young adults, with cases spanning more than a decade. [BBC reporting on the victims’ ages and timeline] [Sky News trial coverage].
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