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JK Rowling And The Scottish Hate Crime Law

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Analyzing the Implications of the Scottish Hate Crime Law

The chapter explores the controversial Hate Crime and Public Order Act 2021 passed by the Scottish Parliament, focusing on the criminalization of behavior intended to stir up hatred against specific characteristics. It discusses the significance of aggravators in hate crime cases, the implications for free speech, and the challenges faced by the Scottish government in interpreting and enforcing the new legislation.

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