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More than 3,000 hate crime complaints made to Police Scotland

The Scottish Police Federation received numerous complaints within the first 24 hours of new hate crime laws, as reported by The Telegraph.
JK Rowling criticized the bill and warned Police Scotland about targeting women who misgender trans individuals.
Tory MSP Murdo Fraser plans to take legal action against Police Scotland for a controversial tweet comparing non-binary people to those who identify as cats.

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BBC News

More than 3,000 hate crime complaints made to Police Scotland

The new law creates a crime of "stirring up hatred" over several protected characteristics.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Police Scotland receives more than 3,000 complaints under new hate crime laws

Force dismisses first objections against JK Rowling after Harry Potter author’s social media posts about trans women

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Record

SNP minister warns of hate crime 'hysteria' as police receive 3,000 complaints

A senior Scottish Government source told the Record there needed to be a "reality check about this law" after celebs like Ally McCoist and JK Rowling spoke out against it.

4 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Stv

Nearly 4,000 hate crime complaints reported to police

Police Scotland has set up a 'gold group' to deal with an influx of hate crime reports, STV News understands.

4 months ago

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GB News

Scottish police receives more than 3,000 complaints in just 24 hours under new hate crime laws

Police Scotland has received more than 3,000 complaints since new hate crime laws were introduced north of the border on Monday.Ex-general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation Callum Steele claimed around 3,800 cases were lodged over the previous 24 hours.However, Police Scotland were warned the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act could result in a surge of cases.First Minister Humza Yousaf oversaw the passage of the controversial …

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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