What Is Scotland's New Hate Crime Law, And Why Is It Controversial?
Humza Yousaf and JK Rowling.
A new law to tackle hate speech came into force in Scotland on Monday amid concerns about how it will be policed and the impact on free speech.
Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf said the new law would deal with a “rising tide of hatred” as JK Rowling challenged the police to arrest her under the new act after making a series of posts on social media calling trans women men, including convicted prisoners, trans activists and other public figures.
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