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More than 7,000 hate crimes logged in first week of new law, Police Scotland confirms

Over 7,000 hate crime complaints have been made in the first week of a new law coming into force in Scotland.
Majority of the reports received by Police Scotland were anonymous during this period.
Hate Crime and Public Order Act came into force on 1 April, aiming to tackle harm caused by hatred and prejudice.

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BBC News

Thousands of hate crime reports in first week of new Scottish law

Police Scotland received more than 7,000 online reports of hate crimes between 1 and 7 April.

26 days ago·United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

More than 7,000 hate crimes logged in the first week of new law, say police

More than 7,000 hate crime complaints have been made in the first week of a controversial new law coming into force, Police Scotland have announced.

26 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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The Straits Times

Scottish police receive thousands of reports after new hate crime law

LONDON - Scottish police said on Wednesday they had received more than 7,000 online reports of offences in the first week since the introduction of a new hate crime law that opponents say could curb free speech and waste police time. Read more at straitstimes.com.

25 days ago·Singapore

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Evening Standard

More than 7,000 hate crimes logged in the first week of new law, say police

The legislation came into force on April 1.

26 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

More than 7,000 hate crimes logged in first week of new law, Police Scotland confirms

The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act aims to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice but has come under fire from opponents who claim the new laws could stifle free speech.

25 days ago·United Kingdom

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