JK Rowling has been praised by academic and author Dr Heather Brunskell-Evans, after the Harry Potter creator expressed her concerns for the new Scottish legislation against hate crime.

Scotland has introduced the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 this week, which could see offenders sent to jail for "stirring up hate" about an individual’s age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity.

JK Rowling has been praised by academic and author Dr Heather Brunskell-Evans, after the Harry Potter creator expressed her concerns for the new Scottish legislation against hate crime.Scotland has introduced the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 this week, which could see offenders se...{ai:summary}<p>Author praises JK Rowling for expressing concerns over new Scottish hate crime legislation. Scotland's new 2021 act can jail offenders for "stirring up hate" based on various protected characteristics. #society</p>

JK Rowling praised for standing up to 'authoritarian' Hate Crime Act: 'It's a good thing!'

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