Scottish Comedians in the Crosshairs of New Hate Crime Law
Scottish Comedians in the Crosshairs of New Hate Crime Law
Glasgow, Scotland – In a move that has sparked widespread concern for free speech, Police Scotland has been instructed to keep a watchful eye on comedians and performers under the country’s controversial new hate crime legislation. The revelation, reported by The Herald newspaper, has shed light on the training materials being used to guide officers in the enforcement of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act, which comes into effect on 1st April.