Scotland hate crime: ’We have seen a rise in hatred,’ says Humza Yousaf as new laws come in
Scotland’s controversial new hate crime laws have come into force – with a Holyrood minister saying people “could be investigated“ for misgendering someone online.
First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf said the laws are needed to fight against the “rising tide of hatred“.
The new measures aim to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice but have come under fire from opponents who claim they could stifle free speech and be weaponised to “settle scores“.
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