Scottish politics Sectarian hatred ‘not just a central belt problem’, campaigners say August 31, 2021
Inverness MSP hopes hate crime legislation will lead to more reports as sexual orientation crime in Inverness hits 10-year high June 20, 2021
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Drop in hate crimes in north and north-east – but Aberdeen sees rise in racial offences June 11, 2021
Scottish politics Vote on controversial Hate Crime Bill delayed after ‘heated’ five-hour debate March 10, 2021
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Warning growing number ‘no longer intend to play by the rules’ on Covid as police chief hits out at ‘unacceptable’ rise in officer assaults March 5, 2021
Scottish politics Hate Crime Bill: Journalists could be ‘put through the mill’ to prove innocence November 10, 2020
Scottish politics Hate Crime Bill: Humza Yousaf concession a ‘step in the right direction’ September 23, 2020
Comment Comment: Restrict new hate crime laws to situations where there is ‘intention’ to stir up hate September 21, 2020
Scottish politics Scotland’s new Hate Crime Bill: Sending a strong message to perpetrators or stifling free speech? July 19, 2020
Scottish politics JK Rowling ‘could end up in the dock’ if new hate crime laws are passed, critics warn July 19, 2020
Scottish politics Hate Crime Bill sends ‘strong message’ age discrimination ‘never acceptable’, charity chief says July 19, 2020
Comment Humza Yousaf: Hate Crime Bill strikes right balance between respecting freedom of expression and tackling hate speech July 19, 2020
Scottish politics Need to protect women from online hate undermined by ‘dearth’ of official information on abuse July 19, 2020
Scottish politics Hate crimes against LGBT community hit record high across Aberdeen and Dundee July 19, 2020
Scottish politics National Secular Society chief warns new abuse laws ‘seriously risk chilling free speech’ July 19, 2020
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Month-long awareness campaign of disability hate crime shines light on under-reported offence April 8, 2020
