Crown drops transphobia case against Marion Millar

Marion Millar, 50, from Airdrie, was charged by police with offences under s.127 of the Communications Act 2003 over her social media activity in 2019 and 2020.

She had retweeted an image of a bow of ribbons in the Suffragette colours of green, white and purple that was tied around a tree outside of the Glasgow studio in which a BBC soap opera was being filmed.

Her lawyer, David McKie of Levy and McRae, said: “She would like to thank everyone who has supported her throughout this case including her family and friends, those who turned up at court, those who donated to her crowdfund and the many thousands who wished her well online and in person.

“That helped her greatly during a very stressful period in her life.”

A Crown spokesman said: “Those directly involved have been informed of an update in this case and there is a right to call for a review of this. Until any review has been completed the question of whether or not there will be a prosecution remains open. The Crown reserves the right to proceed and will not comment further.”