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    Yousaf warns against using new hate crime law to make ‘vexatious’ complaints

    by Craig Paton Mar 30, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Scotland’s First Minister has warned against using a controversial new hate crime law to make “vexatious” complaints.

    Concerns have been raised about the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act, which takes effect on Monday, and its potential impact on free speech.

    Opponents have suggested police could be deluged with complaints MP Joanna Cherry, have claimed that being under criminal investigation could be a punishment in itself.

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