Published 2 months ago

JK Rowling, Joe Rogan and Elon Musk are fuming over Scotland’s hate crime law. Here’s why.

Biological sex is not included in the new law due to a separate bill addressing misogyny in the Scottish parliament.
The new law criminalizes inciting hatred based on various characteristics, including transgender identity.
Siobhan Brown's comments on misgendering online added complexity to the law's enforcement.

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BBC News

Scotland's new hate crime law comes into force

Police say they expect a flood of complaints, but the government insists the act provides protection.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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2 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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NDTV

Rishi Sunak's "Facts On Biology" Counter To New Scottish Hate Crimes Law

Controversial new laws in Scotland, which make stirring up hatred against a number of groups including transgender people an offence, were criticised after coming into force Monday. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act -- passed by Scottish lawmakers in 2021 but only now being rolled out -- consolidates existing hate crime legislation while creating the new offence. Scotland's devolved government has said it is a response to the recomm…

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Scotland's government says a new law will tackle hate crime. Critics say it could hurt free speech

LONDON — A new law against hate speech came into force in Scotland on Monday, praised by some but criticized by others who say its sweeping provisions could criminalize religious

2 months ago·United States

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CNN

A hate crime law was meant to protect against prejudice. It ended up sowing further division

A ferocious debate that has raged across social media, legal chambers, police stations and Scottish politics also played out on the streets of Edinburgh this weekend.

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States

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A hate crime law was meant to protect against prejudice. It ended up sowing further division

By Amy Cassidy, CNN (CNN) — A ferocious debate that has raged across social media, legal chambers, police stations and Scottish politics also played out on the streets of Edinburgh this weekend. Scotland’s Hate Crime and Public Order Act came into force last week, a contentious law that expands existing legislation to include transgender identity as a protected characteristic from hate crimes. “We must remember why this Bill is so necessary, eve…

1 month ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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