Calls for Stuart Hogg to be stripped of his MBE 'being formally reviewed'

It follows his conviction for domestic abuse...

The court heard Stuart Hogg feels "hard done by" following his conviction for domestic abuse.

Author: Ally McGilvray

Calls for former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg to be stripped of his MBE following his conviction for domestic abuse are "being formally reviewed".

That's according to the SNP Group Leader at Westminster.

MP Stephen Flynn previously raised the issue in the House of Commons.

And, in a post on social media platform X this (Tuesday) morning, he said: "The state honour that follows his name must be rescinded.

"Having raised it in the Commons, and with the relevant committee, it’s been confirmed that the matter is being formally reviewed."

Hogg, who hails from Hawick in the Scottish Borders, was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year honours list for services to rugby union.

The 32-year-old former Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs full-back - now playing in France with Montpellier - has amassed 100 caps for his country.

Stuart Hogg is pictured leaving Selkirk Sheriff Court.

Last month he was given a one-year Community Payback Order, placed on supervision for 12 months and banned from contacting his former partner after he admitted engaging in a course of behaviour which was abusive of her over a period of five years.

Passing sentence at Selkirk Sheriff Court, Sheriff Peter Paterson said the punishment is a direct alternative to custody.

Stuart Hogg is pictured riding in Jedburgh as part of the Borders summer festivals, in the year he announced his retiral from international rugby.

The court previously heard how Hogg's behaviour became "problematic" while playing for Glasgow Warriors, and "deteriorated further" when he moved south to Exeter.

He admitted shouting and swearing, tracking the mum of four’s movements and sending her distressing messages.

Prosecutor Drew Long said the couple argued about where they would live and Mrs Hogg was "scared" of her husband when he became angry.

On one occasion, the court heard, messages Hogg sent - which were said to be "unpleasant in tone" - led to her having a panic attack.

Stuart Hogg has been in the spotlight since his arrest and subsequent court case.

Stuart Hogg is pictured leaving Jedburgh Sheriff Court following an earlier appearance.

In his defence, KC Angela Gray said Hogg's intention was never to be abusive, but accepts his behaviour fell short of what was expected of him as a husband.

She said each incident looked at individually may not have tipped the threshold into Sheriff Court prosecution. "He has made mistakes and he has learned from them," she added.

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