Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill

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Catholics press for further changes to Scotland’s controversial hate crime bill

Feb 22, 2021

Catholics are pressing for further changes to Scotland’s controversial hate crime bill amid a last-minute consultation.  Read more

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Controversy continues over Scotland's hate crime bill

Oct 29, 2020

Amid a contentious debate in Scotland over a proposed hate crimes law, which the Catholic bishops of the country oppose,... Read more

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Scotland's Hate Crime Bill garners large consultation

Sep 4, 2020

Nearly 2,000 submissions have been made to the Scottish Parliament in the course of a 12-week public consultation on a... Read more