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Police say JK Rowling committed no crime with tweets slamming Scotland's new hate speech law

Apr. 02, 2024 13:38 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — J.K. Rowling did not break the law with tweets criticizing Scotland’s new hate speech law and referring to transgender women as men, the police said Tuesday. The “Harry Potter” author opposes the law, which came into force on Monday and makes it illegal to stir...

Scotland's government says a new law will tackle hate crime. Critics say it could hurt free speech

Apr. 01, 2024 11:47 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — A new law against hate speech came into force in Scotland on Monday, praised by some but criticized by others who say its sweeping provisions could criminalize religious views or tasteless jokes. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act makes it an offense to...