Scottish Hate Crime Law Takes Effect as Critics Warn It Will Stifle Speech

By Sopan Deb The legislation expands protections and creates a new charge of “stirring up hatred.” The “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling criticized the law for omitting women and said it was “wide open to abuse.”

Source: Scottish Hate Crime Law Takes Effect as Critics Warn It Will Stifle Speech

Category: Scotland, Rowling, J K, Harry Potter (Fictional Character), Hate Crimes, Law and Legislation, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Yousaf, Humza (1985- )