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102: Non-Crimes And Non-Punishment

Apr 4, 2024
The podcast discusses the complexities of hate crime legislation in Scotland and the challenges of defining hate speech. They also dive into the controversial views of JK Rowling on gender identity and the shifting media landscape. Additionally, they explore the male-only membership policies of exclusive clubs like the Garrick Club in London and discuss the resistance to change in traditional spaces.
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  • Enforcement concerns raised regarding Scotland's Hate Crime and Public Order Bill due to imprecise wording and potential limitations on freedom of expression.
  • Debate sparked by the absence of sex as a protected characteristic in the Hate Crime and Public Order Bill, questioning the effectiveness and enforceability of excluding misogyny as a hate crime.

Deep dives

The Controversial Hate Crime and Public Order Bill in Scotland

In Scotland, the Hate Crime and Public Order Bill was passed to consolidate existing hate crime legislation but generated controversy due to the new offense of stirring up hatred. Concerns about its illiberal nature and imprecise wording have led to questions about enforcement by Police Scotland.

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