Scottish Parliament.A total of 67 MSPs took part in the survey, which was carried out earlier this month.As well as 33% of all MSPs receiving death threats, the figure rose to 46% for female MSPs.While 29% of female MSPs reported receiving threats of sexual violence, no male MSPs reported any such threats.The Scottish Parliament said it had stepped up security following the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox in 2016.A spokesman said: “Jo Cox’s death made us all look again at members’ safety and, regrettably, the threat elected representatives face on a daily basis.“Over this session of Parliament, the SPCB (Scottish Parliament Corporate Body) has funded security enhancements to more than 80% of constituency and regional offices based on Police.
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