Rape and abuse survivors have clashed with a convicted mens’ rights group outside the Scottish Parliament. ‌

Members of Justice for Innocent Men Scotland (JIMS), who have been slammed for targeting women speaking out on abuse, planned a “silent protest” at Holyrood on Tuesday, campaigning against “unfair trials” in Scotland. ‌

But the 100-strong group turned out with a piper and megaphone to be met with chants of “shame on you” from a group representing victims of abuse , led by rape survivor Ellie Wilson. ‌

Wilson, 27, was met by jeers from JIMS supporters waving placards as she shouted: “In this group you have men who have been convicted of rape, sexual offences against children, domestic abusers. And they support these beasts. It’s despicable.”

One of JIMS’ arguments is t

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