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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…

Explore the debate ignited by J.K. Rowling's comments on Scotland's new Hate Crime Act and its implications for gender identity and freedom of expression.

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

PM Anthony Albanese says death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Deir al-Balah ‘completely unacceptable’

Rowling stated that she "looked forward to being arrested" if her post violated "the terms of the new act"

Rowling stated that she "looked forward to being arrested" if her post violated "the terms of the new act"

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

Rowling embroiled in dispute with X account Wizarding News over what she says are false claims

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

Miriam Margolyes' comments on Harry Potter being for children spark controversy among adult fans. The enduring legacy of the series resonates with fans of ...