Scots Unite Against The SNP
Not only is the new Hate Crime Act massively unpopular, and almost certainly unenforceable, it’s ignited a revolt against all attempts to outlaw free speech. Scots are just not having it. https://t.co/5CwrWrOsAj
— Iain Macwhirter (@iainmacwhirter) April 8, 2024
Iain Macwhirter doesn't pull his punches in an excellent opinion piece for The Times
"Yousaf’s ill-conceived legislation seems to have fomented a generalised revolt against laws that penalise free speech
"After only one week, and 8,000 hate reports, the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act is almost universally derided as a legislative disaster. Not only is it profoundly unpopular and probably unenforceable, it’s brought the pre-existing hate laws into disrepute and public obloquy. Quite an achievement."