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| Region | region |
| Issue | LGBT discrimination |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act Increased protections: It strengthens existing protections against hate crimes based on disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and transgender identity. New characteristic: Age is now included as a protected characteristic. Stirring up hatred: It introduces a new crime for threatening or abusive behavior that aims to stir up hatred towards these groups. Online hate: The law applies to online threats and abuse as well. Replacing blasphemy: The act abolishes the old offense of blasphemy. Overall, the Act aims to create a safer environment for all in Scotland by cracking down on hate-motivated crimes and intimidation. |
| Sources | https://www.gov.scot/publications/hate-crime-and-public-order-scotland-act-factsheet/ |
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| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act Increased protections: It strengthens existing protections against hate crimes based on disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and transgender identity. New characteristic: Age is now included as a protected characteristic. Stirring up hatred: It introduces a new crime for threatening or abusive behavior that aims to stir up hatred towards these groups. Online hate: The law applies to online threats and abuse as well. Replacing blasphemy: The act abolishes the old offense of blasphemy. Overall, the Act aims to create a safer environment for all in Scotland by cracking down on hate-motivated crimes and intimidation. |
| Sources | https://www.gov.scot/publications/hate-crime-and-public-order-scotland-act-factsheet/ |