Scotland makes 'stirring up hatred' punishable by law; J.K. Rowling, others protest new bill

Scotland has officially enacted the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, which creates several new offenses relating to discriminatory harassment.  According to the BBC, among the new crimes created is “stirring up hatred against a group of persons” relating to age disability, religion and sexual orientation. The act also consolidates the existing law […]

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