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J.K. Rowling Challenges Scottish Police Over New Hate Crime Act

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.

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JK Rowling anti-trans rant: "Arrest me!"

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

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Scottish authors criticise cancellation of Glasgow literary festival Aye Write

Val McDermid and Douglas Stuart were among many writers to express outrage after Creative Scotland turned down the literary festival funding application

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

Evening Standard

Many kids are unsure if Alexa and Siri have feelings or think like people, study finds

A small study in Scotland suggests many kids overestimate the agency and intellect of AI assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.

LiveScience

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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'I wasn't as gifted but I tried hard' – Shaun Maloney recalls playing tennis with Andy and Jamie Murray as a youngster

The Wigan gaffer and FA Cup-winning former player on his days as a tennis prodigy in Scotland

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Perth Museum review – a magical display of rampant unicorns and naked Picts

This is how to reinvent a local museum, with inspiring, fun exhibits from the Stone of Scone to a salmon boat celebrating a proud and unique history

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Assisted dying: what are the laws in UK and what changes are proposed?

Scotland could become first part of UK to offer terminally ill adults assistance to end their lives if Holyrood approves bill

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Bill tabled in Scotland could legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults

If law is passed Scotland would become first part of UK to offer terminally ill people assistance to end their lives

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UK membership of Dignitas soars by 24% as assisted dying in Scotland moves closer

Bill being laid before Scottish parliament could, if approved, allow people in Britain to take their own lives within the law

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Public satisfaction with the NHS at its lowest ever level, poll shows

Only 24% of people in England, Scotland and Wales content with health service, with long waits to be seen the commonest complaint

Evening Standard

Andy Robertson injury: Steve Clarke offers update after Liverpool defender suffers new blow

Reds left-back limped off as Scotland’s winless run continued in Northern Ireland loss at Hampden Park

The Guardian - UK

Conor Bradley strikes to give Northern Ireland victory over struggling Scotland

Conor Bradley’s superb curling shot, via a slight deflection off Jack Hendry, gave Northern Ireland a 1-0 win against Scotland at Hampden Park

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‘I’ve never seen anything like it’: how a Scottish lesbian lifeguard drama is changing TV

This hilarious and nuanced show’s 10-minute episodes are landmark television. Its rare glimpse of queer love in small-town Scotland is devastatingly charming

Evening Standard

Supermarket opening times this Easter: Tesco, Asda, Lidl and more

Here are all the major supermarkets and their policies for opening over the Holy weekend

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Rare fungus to be moved from Scotland to England in hopes to save species

Exclusive: Fingers of willow gloves, found in only two woodlands, will be rushed to Cumbria and tied to new trees

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‘He said I didn’t look happy’: McTominay credits Steve Clarke for upturn in form

Scott McTominay has revealed that a conversation a year ago with the Scotland manager, Steve Clarke, ignited his stellar run of form for club and country

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