Scotland’s ‘Dangerous’ Hate Crime Law Coming Into Effect Next Month

Published on March 13, 2024

A controversial new hate crime law, described as “dangerous” by free speech activists and MPs, is set to come into effect next month. On Tuesday, the Scottish government announced that The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act will be enforced from April 1. The new law creates new “stirring up of hatred offences” for protected characteristics, including “age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and transgender identity.” The act has been described as “dangerous,” and could see people prosecuted in their homes, by a range of free speech groups and Scottish Conservative MPs. Despite being inactive, Police Scotland has been readying itself to implement the act by extensive hate crime training....

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