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Could Scotland's hate crime law be the beginning of the end for free speech?

Could Scotland's hate crime law be the beginning of the end for free speech?

FromThe Story


Could Scotland's hate crime law be the beginning of the end for free speech?

FromThe Story

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Apr 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act came into force on Monday - and within 48 hours at least 800 'hate crimes' had been reported to Scottish police. So, what's in it? And why has it put Scotland once again at the centre of the culture wars?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory Guest: Kieran Andrews, Scottish Political Editor, The Times & Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: BBC, Sky News, This Morning, JRE, The Daily Mail, ITV News, BBC, TalkTV, BBC, GB News, Police Scotland, Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.ukFind out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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