Scotland's new hate crime law, led by Humza Yousaf, is sparking controversy as critics argue it suppresses free speech and could lead to severe penalties for 'wrong speak or think'. The law, set to come into force, has raised concerns about potential damage to trust in the police and increased division in society.
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'There were placards at a protest that likened trans people to dogs, and this will come under the new hate speech law.' Former SNP Councillor, @AustinRSheridan, clashes with Andrew Doyle over whether there is a need for hate speech laws amid Scotland's Hate Crime Act. https://t.co/np58nUHtOb
'It's absolutely absurd.' Former MSP and MEP, Brian Monteith, expresses concern over Scotland's new hate crime law and believes it will cause 'more hate, and more division in society.' https://t.co/ie26ezECfI
The Hate Crime Act which comes into force on Monday could lead to trust in the police being damaged, the president of the body which represents senior Police Scotland officers says ✍️: @neilpooran https://t.co/FPkELo2QCA
Just one more day until Scotland’s new hate speech law comes into force! Humza Yousaf’s hate monster is already on the prowl… https://t.co/DfE2iVD0mi
Scotland's Hate Crime Act: David Hume would be horrified by SNP's Orwellian attempt to suppress ‘wrongthink’ – my op ed for Scotland on Sunday. https://t.co/kg4N6RA7Vx
There is a certain irony that in Scotland, birthplace and home of one of the greatest ever philosophers and lead actor in the Enlightenment, father of Liberalism, should tomorrow be enacting this appalling Hate Crime law that Orwell would have proud of
We tell ourselves that Scotland's new speech restrictions could never be imposed south of the border, but, in many respects, the Hate Crime Act just brings Scottish law into line with the existing law in England and Wales. https://t.co/AjNSRx3cAt
'SNP's humiliating hate crime law will see Humza Yousaf follow Sturgeon into the dustbin of history' https://t.co/olfLPstLT0 https://t.co/qiQElepkyd
🏴 How Scotland became an Orwellian nightmare Critics say Humza Yousaf’s new law is a state-sponsored assault on free speech with alleged incidents going on record even with no evidence ⬇️ https://t.co/0vc3ZjeZIW
On Scotland's hate crime law: "as social norms change, it is increasingly difficult for people to distinguish between that which is merely disagreeable and upsetting, and that which is genuinely hateful and abusive" https://t.co/xU0VcDrlNT
Comment: SNP/Green - 7 Years For 'Wrong Thought': As we analyse the new Scottish Hate Crime Bill 2024, it's clear that under the SNP/Green Alliance, Humza Yousaf wants to be leader of totalitarian state. On conviction anyone guilty of wrong speak or think can do SEVEN years for… https://t.co/SrV8g1yACX