McGarry can appeal
A former MP who stole money meant for Perth and Kinross Foodbank has won the right to appeal her fraud conviction.
Natalie McGarry pled guilty to two charges of embezzlement back in May, however the ex-SNP MP is now set to ask judges to overturn her conviction.
Previously Ms McGarry had an appeal against her sentence rejected.
She was freed from prison in June only one week into her 18 month sentence, after securing an interim liberation ahead of any potential decision.
A provisional hearing over her conviction will take place in September.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service said:“Natalie McGarry’s note of appeal over her conviction will proceed to a hearing in September.
“A full hearing will take place later in the year.
“Her appeal against sentence was rejected but she has until today [Wednesday, August 14] to seek a review of that decision.”
McGarry had embezzled £25,000 from a number of pro-independence groups, including £21,000 from the Women for Independence group and the SNP’s Glasgow Regional Association.
Some of this money included a sum meant to be donated to Perth and Kinross Foodbank. Natalie McGarry
The money was partly spent on her rent, a holiday to Spain, and transfers to her husband and other lifestyle expenses.
Her legal team claim Ms McGarry was the victim of a miscarriage of justice and she had received“defective”legal representation during the court proceedings.
Lawyers are also arguing she suffers from poor mental health and does not pose a risk to public safety.