Is Scotland’s new “Hate Crime and Public Order Act” good or bad for democracy?

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01.04.2024

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Is the act helping, do you think it’s a good thing or a bad thing – vote yes for good, no for bad!
The legislative groundwork for the Hate Crime and Public Order Act was laid through rigorous debates, public consultations, and a thorough legislative process.
The Act’s passage was not without controversy, as it sought to tread the fine line between protecting individuals from hate crimes and preserving freedom of speech.

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Yes - the bill is a good

21 Votes (1.44%)

No - the bill is bad

1441 Votes (98.56%)

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Comments (215)

Campbell Cunningham

8 months ago

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This ain't a just law it is an attack on freedom of speech .

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Sarah McBurnie

8 months ago

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The most ridiculous and decisive law so far.

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Allan Harrow

8 months ago

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Madness

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Colin Thorburn

8 months ago

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Totalitarian state law.

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Andrew Kerr

8 months ago

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George Orwell’s 1984 is upon us.

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Wilson Alan

8 months ago

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Big big mistake

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Brenda Elstob

8 months ago

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Big mistake this bill

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James Braid

8 months ago

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It's bad. It will encourage false and petty complaints against neighbours and other individuals.

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John Mackay

8 months ago

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SNP have lost their way.

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John Brown

8 months ago

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Shuts down the majority to protect minorities. I wonder what minorities that would be.

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Edward Donnachie

8 months ago

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This "Bill" makes an absolute fool of Scotland. We are already being turned into a Nanny State and this piece of nonsense is just the logical progression.

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Donna Boardman

8 months ago

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The bill is being used for all the wrong reasons. People are using it to settle scores unjustifiably causing distress to innocent people. It's being used to cause more hatred. It is not needed given there are already laws protecting the people that come under protected characteristics. It's consuming police time. It's taking away people's freedom of speech.

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