Scottish Green MP Faces Backlash Over Rape Comments | Glasgow News

Scottish Green Party member Q Manivannan is under fire after resurfaced comments suggesting rape exists on a “spectrum” and that society is “demonizing” it, sparking outrage from rape crisis centers, political parties, and child welfare officials. Critics, including a major Scottish alliance of rape support groups, insist there’s “no hierarchy of rape” and warn against minimizing sexual violence — emphasizing that all rape causes profound trauma and survivors shouldn’t question its severity. The Conservatives demand Manivannan’s suspension, while Labour, Lib Dems, and Scotland’s children’s minister also condemn the remarks. The Scottish Greens are now facing pressure to respond as the debate intensifies over how language around sexual violence impacts survivors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c840edaedb6570a