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Friday briefing: Scotland’s new hate crime law descends into disarray

In today’s newsletter: In today’s newsletter: Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act was supposed to protect its most vulnerable communities. Instead, it’s served only to create even bigger divides

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UK Opposition Parties Call For Justification Of Arms Sales

UK opposition parties demand PM Sunak justify arms trading with Israel after IDF strike. SNP, Labour, and Liberal Democrats call for action.

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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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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…

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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’

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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

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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

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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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SNP’s Fergus Ewing urges party to ditch Greens pact as suspension confirmed

MSP hits out at ‘authoritarian’ party leadership after losing appeal against disciplinary action

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Rishi Sunak and King Charles praise Ukraine’s valour on war anniversary

PM says UK will ‘renew our determination’ to support Kyiv as political leaders praise country’s spirit of resistance

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Stakes are high as SNP and Labour wrestle over Gaza ceasefire call

With an election looming and voters increasingly horrified by events in Gaza, both parties are jostling to find the right position

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Humza Yousaf likens Labour to Margaret Thatcher over oil and gas plans

Scottish first minister says raising and extending windfall tax would be throwing workers ‘on scrapheap’

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Labour seeking SNP deal to avoid new Gaza ceasefire rebellion

Party hopes for compromise wording after previous SNP motion saw 56 MPs defy Keir Starmer

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Humza Yousaf ‘naive’ about links to evangelical Christian donor, say rights groups

First minister faces questions after it emerged he courted Sir Brian Souter despite his hostility to LGBTQ+ rights

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Tuesday briefing: Inside Humza Yousaf’s uphill battle to help the SNP rediscover its mojo

In today’s newsletter: A year since Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, the SNP’s new leader has been trying to navigate a series of scandals and a threat from Labour ahead of the next general election

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Deleted WhatsApps and iPad uproar: SNP a year after Sturgeon resignation

While members appreciate Humza Yousaf’s more inclusive style, party is facing heavy losses at next general election

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Scottish health secretary resignation prompts mini cabinet reshuffle

Humza Yousaf attempts to refresh his government after Michael Matheson resigns over £11,000 iPad roaming bill

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SNP's Michael Matheson quits as Scotland's health secretary in the wake of iPad data roaming charges scandal

Scotland's health secretary quit on Thursday following a scandal over iPad data roaming charges.

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Search for two men after Jubilee Line Tube passenger with Palestinian badge called 'terrorist'

Update (7 February 2024): The British Transport Police have confirmed that they are no longer looking to identify these men.

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