Ahead of the May 6 election, it’s important that the issue of free speech, and the Hate Crime Act in particular, is kept on the […]
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Jim Sillars: Free, open debate is best antidote to hatred
Jim Sillars Is the hammer of the law the best way to tackle human failings, or is the cleansing, disinfecting air of open discussion more […]
Analysis: Do Hate Crime Bill changes go far enough?
Jamie Gillies As the first round of parliamentary scrutiny nears its conclusion, Free to Disagree spokesman Jamie Gillies considers what’s changed with the Hate Crime […]
SNP must back further changes to Hate Crime Bill – Jim Sillars
Jim Sillars Last week saw a climbdown by the Scottish Government on one of the most controversial aspects of its hate crime plans. After a […]
‘MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE’ TO STOP HATE CRIME BILL FREE SPEECH FEARS, WARNS CHORUS OF CRITICS
On Wednesday Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf told the Scottish Parliament the Government will amend the controversial ‘stirring up’ offences in the Hate Crime Bill, following […]
