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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.

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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