hate crime laws

Former SNP minister accuses Yousaf of botching hate crime laws

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Jeane Freeman said excluding women from the laws had been a blunder – PA/Jane Barlow A former SNP cabinet minister has accused Humza Yousaf’s government of botching the introduction of hate crime laws as a poll showed it is supported by just one in five Scots. Jeane Freeman, who was health secretary when the controversial … Read more

Police Scotland receives more than 3,000 complaints under new hate crime laws

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JK Rowling posted photos of 10 high-profile transgender people on Monday, ridiculing their claims to be women – John Phillips/Getty Images More than 3,000 complaints have been made to Police Scotland under the SNP’s new hate crime laws since they came into force this week, reportedly after warnings that police would be overwhelmed. Calum Steele, … Read more