Scotland’s community safety minister Siobhian Brown subsequently claimed that Rowling's post could be reported to the police.

"Whether or not the police would think it was criminal is up to Police Scotland for that," she said.

In response to the statement from Police Scotland, Rowling wrote on X: "I hope every woman in Scotland who wishes to speak up for the reality and importance of biological sex will be reassured by this announcement, and I trust that all women - irrespective of profile or financial means - will be treated equally under the law."

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