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Nicola Sturgeon describes Peter Murrell police charge as 'incredibly difficult'

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was charged in connection with embezzlement of funds

Evening Standard

Brickbat: You Hate To See It

Police Scotland received thousands of complaints under the nation's new hate crimes law just in the first few days after it took effect. Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf told The Telegraph that "a tiny percentage" of the numerous complaints are "turning into actual investigations," but control room staff is running…

Reason

‘Reprehensible retreat’: fury as Scottish ministers scrap carbon emissions pledge

Climate campaigners complain of short-termism as country abandons target to cut carbon emissions by 75% by 2030

The Guardian - UK

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No case for closing Scotland’s only NHS gender services clinic, says first minister

Government under pressure to respond to Cass review which questioned medical basis for prescribing puberty blockers

The Guardian - UK

Labour candidate in Scotland suspended over ‘racist’ social media activity

Constituent reported tweets liked and shared by Wilma Brown, who was to stand in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath

The Guardian - UK

Labour suspends general election candidate standing in Gordon Brown's former seat over racism row

Wilma Brown appears to have shared offensive posts, including one which branded Scottish leader Humza Yousaf the ‘first minister of Gaza’

Evening Standard

Humza Yousaf’s brother-in-law charged after man’s death in Dundee

Ramsay El-Nakla, whose sister is married to the first minister, charged with abduction and extortion after man fell from window

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Humza Yousaf's brother-in-law charged in case linked to man who died plunging from window

Humza Yousaf's brother-in-law had been charged with abduction and extortion in a case linked to a man who died after plunging from a window.

Evening Standard

Police spammed with complaints by neo-Nazis under new Scottish hate crime law

First minister calls for end to vexatious reports after far-right agitators attempt to ‘overwhelm’ official systems

The Guardian - UK

Emergency funding saves Scotland’s Gaelic programme from cuts

Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s language protection scheme holds on to 27 workers thanks to financial lifeline

The Guardian - UK

Scottish First Minister Criticizes J.K. Rowling Over Hate Speech

Scottish First Minister criticizes J.K. Rowling for mocking transgender identities, sparking debate on free speech and enforcement in Scotland.

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JK Rowling will not be arrested under new Scottish hate law, say police

‘No further action’ over posts by author and gender-critical activist despite complaints

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Arrest JK Rowling? No, cheer her free speech fight over Scotland's new hate crime law

The lesson of Scotland’s new hate crime law, unleashed on a baffled nation on April Fool’s Day, is that free speech needs perpetual vigilance. When your back’s turned, the nutters — step forward First Minister Humza Yousaf — will introduce restrictions on what ordinary people say and think which could…

Evening Standard

Why are Scotland’s new hate crime laws prompting concern?

Legislation on hate crime came into force on April 1 – its supporters insist it gets the balance right between protecting individuals and freedom of speech

Evening Standard

JK Rowling 'should not be arrested' over Scotland’s new hate crime laws, says cabinet minister

A cabinet minister said police should focus on ‘fighting crime’ after it was suggested the Harry Potter author’s comments could fall foul of new Scottish hate crime laws

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s hate crime law may be well intentioned, but the police should not stymie public debate

The Scottish government’s legislation is frankly unworkable. I worry it may stifle honestly expressed, contentious views, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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JK Rowling dares police to arrest her as Scotland’s new hate crime laws come into force

But First Minister Humza Yousaf insisted that the new legislation would help tackle a ‘rising tide’ of hate

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s new hate crime law: what does it cover and why is it controversial?

The government insists the law, coming into force on Monday, is needed to protect victims but critics say it limits freedom of expression

Marie Claire

How the World Is Reacting to Kate Middleton's Health News

World leaders and celebrities alike rushed to offer their sympathies to the princess and her family.

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf criticises ‘disinformation’ over new Scottish hate crime law

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross claims law coming into force in April could lead to ‘innocent people being prosecuted’

The Guardian - UK

Michael Matheson faces suspension as MSP after £11,000 iPad data bill claim

Holyrood standards committee to examine findings of inquiry that upheld three complaints against ex-minister

Evening Standard

Tributes to BBC Scotland presenter Nick Sheridan after death aged 32

First Minister Humza Yousaf remembers “extremely talented” journalist who idea after a short illness

The Guardian - UK

Mother of Emma Caldwell calls for criminal investigation into mishandling of murder case

Margaret Caldwell and her family also want public inquiry into failures by authorities after man finally jailed for 2005 killing

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