Hate Crime Act

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Reform MSPs in Holyrood; Malcolm Offord, centre, Thomas Kerr, right, and Amanda Lindsay, left

Reform condemn hate crime surge in Scotland – without a flicker of self-reflection

Moski's Cafe, in Leith in Edinburgh, is now closed down

Moski's Cafe, in Leith in Edinburgh, is now closed down

Scottish cafe owner acquitted of hate crime over 'anti-Zionist' poster in shop window

Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth

Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth

Bizarre 'Englishman's castle' policy aims to repeal Scottish legislation

Hundreds of incidents linked to religion were recorded in Police Scotland's first hate crime report

Hundreds of incidents linked to religion were recorded in Police Scotland's first hate crime report

Police Scotland report details dozens of hate crimes in Scotland every day

He was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

He was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Drunk thug jailed for slashing Edinburgh University student's face at Gaza protest

Asylum seekers in Aberdeen were moved to former student accommodations following protests outside hotels which housed them

Asylum seekers in Aberdeen were moved to former student accommodations following protests outside hotels which housed them

Two men charged with 'hate crime' following asylum seeker accommodation protest

Officers will be carrying out increased patrols in the area

Officers will be carrying out increased patrols in the area

Police investigate 'hate crime' against Muslim schoolgirl in Glasgow suburb

The Scottish Government has opened up a consultation on whether or not to make sex a protected characteristic in hate crime legislation

The Scottish Government has opened up a consultation on whether or not to make sex a protected characteristic in hate crime legislation

Consultation launched on adding 'sex' to Scotland's hate crime law

The arrests come ahead of counter-protests this Saturday organised by the Aberdeen Trades Council against more far-right demonstrations

The arrests come ahead of counter-protests this Saturday organised by the Aberdeen Trades Council against more far-right demonstrations

2 men charged under Hate Crime Act after far-right protest in Aberdeen

Statistics from the Scottish Government reveal that despite a fall in nearly all categories, hate crimes recorded against disabled people have surged to record levels

Statistics from the Scottish Government reveal that despite a fall in nearly all categories, hate crimes recorded against disabled people have surged to record levels

Hate crime figures fall but disability attacks reach record high

Francis Foster (right with glasses) is a right-wing podcaster

Francis Foster (right with glasses) is a right-wing podcaster

‘Nonsense’: US Netflix show panned for spreading misinformation on Scottish law

Humza Yousaf called out Elon Musk for a video he shared on Twitter/X

Humza Yousaf called out Elon Musk for a video he shared on Twitter/X

Humza Yousaf calls out Elon Musk for sharing 'b******t' video on hate crime

BBC Scotland faces complaints from the Scottish Government over its Hate Crime Act coverage

BBC Scotland faces complaints from the Scottish Government over its Hate Crime Act coverage

BBC responds to Scottish Government complaint over Hate Crime Act coverage

Jo Farrell has hit out at those spreading misinformation around the Hate Crime Act

Jo Farrell has hit out at those spreading misinformation around the Hate Crime Act

Jo Farrell says misinformation about Hate Crime Act created a 'frenzy'

BBC Scotland have apologised for their coverage

BBC Scotland have apologised for their coverage

BBC Scotland issues correction and apology for Hate Crime Act coverage

Dougie Morgan and his husband were both targets of a homophobic attack

Dougie Morgan and his husband were both targets of a homophobic attack

'I am a hate crime survivor – this is what I think of the Hate Crime Act’

Christine Grahame had some choice words for Tory MSP Russell Findlay

Christine Grahame had some choice words for Tory MSP Russell Findlay

Christine Grahame

‘Self-indulgent’: SNP MSP takes aim at Tory colleague during hate crime debate

Victims minister Siobhian Brown took aim at Russell Findlay's comments

Victims minister Siobhian Brown took aim at Russell Findlay's comments

Angela Constance

Scottish Tory call to repeal Hate Crime Act defeated at Holyrood

Humza Yousaf has responded to the Scottish Tories' bid to repeal hate crime legislation

Humza Yousaf has responded to the Scottish Tories' bid to repeal hate crime legislation

First Minister responds to Scottish Tories' bid to repeal hate crime laws

Douglas Ross and the Scottish Tories have been persistent critics of the legislation

Douglas Ross and the Scottish Tories have been persistent critics of the legislation

Scottish Tories to force Hate Crime Act repeal vote with plea to Labour and LibDems

The Hate Crime and Public Order Act 2021 being introduced and the publishing of the Cass Report were just some of the events to take place during the parliamentary recess over Easter

The Hate Crime and Public Order Act 2021 being introduced and the publishing of the Cass Report were just some of the events to take place during the parliamentary recess over Easter

Ash Regan: Children are in need of our support, not legislation

Members of the public walk past a hate crime billboard in Glasgow

Members of the public walk past a hate crime billboard in Glasgow

Hysteria of Hate Crime Act critics is based on total misinformation

Hate crime law will not divert police away from serious crime, says senior officer

Hate crime legislation has proved controversial, but an expert has said Scotland having a constitution that could protect freedom of speech would help

Hate crime legislation has proved controversial, but an expert has said Scotland having a constitution that could protect freedom of speech would help

Written constitution could have dispelled hate crime fears in Scotland, expert says

Rohini Sharma Joshi, diversity and inclusion manager at Age Scotland, alongside Justice Secretary Angela Constance (Jane Barlow/PA)

Rohini Sharma Joshi, diversity and inclusion manager at Age Scotland, alongside Justice Secretary Angela Constance (Jane Barlow/PA)

Hate crime law could help eradicate abuse towards minorities, charity says

Ross Greer spoke with the BBC about Scotland's new hate crime legislation

Ross Greer spoke with the BBC about Scotland's new hate crime legislation

Hate Crime Act does not make it illegal to 'be an asshole', says Ross Greer

Police Scotland have published data linked to the Hate Crime Act

Police Scotland have published data linked to the Hate Crime Act

All the key figures as Police Scotland publish report on Hate Crime Act data

The pundit suggested he would break the Hate Crime Act at Ibrox

The pundit suggested he would break the Hate Crime Act at Ibrox

Ally McCoist should be deprived of air time after hate crime comments

Humza Yousaf has said he will ask Keir Starmer for a Section 30 order after the General Election

Humza Yousaf has said he will ask Keir Starmer for a Section 30 order after the General Election

We can’t blame the media for reporting on dubious Scottish policies

Transgender rights counter protestors disrupt the Let Women Speak rally following the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act coming into force

Transgender rights counter protestors disrupt the Let Women Speak rally following the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act coming into force

True freedom comes when right to live without hate is protected for all

Scottish minister Tom Arthur condemned the post shared by his father

Scottish minister Tom Arthur condemned the post shared by his father

Scottish minister condemns 'antisemitic' post shared by dad

Neo Nazi agitators have encouraged supporters to bombard Police Scotland with hate crime reports

Neo Nazi agitators have encouraged supporters to bombard Police Scotland with hate crime reports

'Overwhelm them': Neo Nazi groups set out to spam hate crime system

The Scream captures how some are feeling about the controversial legislation

The Scream captures how some are feeling about the controversial legislation

Hate Crime Act furore is a feast for those who love to attack others

Alba MSP Ash Regan has called for the Hate Crime Act to be scrapped

Alba MSP Ash Regan has called for the Hate Crime Act to be scrapped

Most Scots want Hate Crime Act scrapped, new poll finds

Rangers and Celtic players on the pitch after the final whistle of the Old Firm game on Sunday, April 7

Rangers and Celtic players on the pitch after the final whistle of the Old Firm game on Sunday, April 7

Spike in hate crime reports at Rangers-Celtic 'did not materialise', officer says

Celtic interim manager John Kennedy on the touchline during the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Saturday February 27, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Celtic. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Celtic interim manager John Kennedy on the touchline during the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Saturday February 27, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Celtic. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Police investigating ‘hate’ incidents after Rangers-Celtic game

The incompetence on display in Westminster should concern all voters, writes Steph Paton

The incompetence on display in Westminster should concern all voters, writes Steph Paton

Conservative Party

Steph Paton: Westminster’s loss of competence should worry us all

A member of the British Armed Forces steps off a plane

A member of the British Armed Forces steps off a plane

England’s dirty tricks to quash independence are all too familiar

Police said no arrests were made at the rally or the counter-protest

Police said no arrests were made at the rally or the counter-protest

Gender reform row

Gender critical activists clash with counter-protesters at Edinburgh demonstration

File photograph of First Minister Humza Yousaf

File photograph of First Minister Humza Yousaf

How the SNP became engulfed in 'worldwide' hate crime controversy

A protester opposing the Scottish Government's hate crime laws outside the Scottish Parliament

A protester opposing the Scottish Government's hate crime laws outside the Scottish Parliament

The 'Hate Monster' campaign fails to address the root causes of prejudice

File photograph of Police Scotland officers

File photograph of Police Scotland officers

Glasgow University

Top law professor blames Police Scotland for hate crime misinformation

First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to Dingwall

First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to Dingwall

Humza Yousaf says critics of hate crime law must 'stop peddling misinformation'

Buskers in Aberdeen could soon be subject to a new set of rules

Buskers in Aberdeen could soon be subject to a new set of rules

Aberdeen City Council

Council seeks to introduce new busking rules prohibiting ‘hate speech’ songs

Lorna Slater took aim at the media coverage surrounding the Hate Crime Act

Lorna Slater took aim at the media coverage surrounding the Hate Crime Act

Lorna Slater: Media focus on JK Rowling hate crime comments ‘unhelpful’

A member of the public walks past a hate crime billboard in Glasgow

A member of the public walks past a hate crime billboard in Glasgow

Joanna Cherry: Scotland may be independent now if not for focus on identity politics

JK Rowling challenged to police to arrest her in connection with her X posts on Monday

JK Rowling challenged to police to arrest her in connection with her X posts on Monday

Tackling of hate crime should be welcomed by all progressive Scots

SNP leader and First Minister Humza Yousaf (left) and Scottish Tory MSP Murdo Fraser

SNP leader and First Minister Humza Yousaf (left) and Scottish Tory MSP Murdo Fraser

'Ludicrous': Humza Yousaf hits back as Tory MSP claims police 'captured by SNP'

The Scottish Labour leader could be asked about JK Rowling’s criticisms of the legislation

The Scottish Labour leader could be asked about JK Rowling’s criticisms of the legislation

Why is Anas Sarwar not asked about the Hate Crime Act he backed?

No hate incident will be recorded against Humza Yousaf or JK Rowling, say Police Scotland

No hate incident will be recorded against Humza Yousaf or JK Rowling, say Police Scotland

Police confirm no 'hate incident' recorded against Humza Yousaf or JK Rowling

Joe Rogan (left), Elon Musk (top right) and JK Rowling (below right) have all been vocal critics of the hate crime legislation

Joe Rogan (left), Elon Musk (top right) and JK Rowling (below right) have all been vocal critics of the hate crime legislation

Top legal experts debunk viral misinformation posts on Hate Crime Act

Siobhian Brown said a 'fake' hate crime complaint had been submitted in her name

Siobhian Brown said a 'fake' hate crime complaint had been submitted in her name

Scottish minister says 'fake' hate crime complaint submitted in her name

Campaigners with the far-right Force for Good gather outside the Scottish Parliament to protest the introduction of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act

Campaigners with the far-right Force for Good gather outside the Scottish Parliament to protest the introduction of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act

Moral panic over Hate Crime Act is doing Scotland's reputation no favours

Alba MSP and former Scottish Government minister Ash Regan has said she no longer backs the Hate Crime Act

Alba MSP and former Scottish Government minister Ash Regan has said she no longer backs the Hate Crime Act

Alba run petition to repeal Scottish Hate Crime Act after Ash Regan U-turn