Scottish Hate Crime Law
Scotland's New Hate Crime Law Sparks Controversy and Free Speech Concerns
The Hate Crime and Public Order Act, which entered force on April 1, in Scotland, expands protections for marginalized groups by criminalizing comments or attitudes that stir up hatred against certain characteristics. This act complements a 1986 law that only criminalized the offense of stirring up racial hatred. The new legislation extends this to other protected characteristics including age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and transgender identity.
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