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Stage 2 scrutiny of the Hate Crime Bill begins tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd February. Members of the Justice Committee will debate and vote on various amendments. It is vitally important that more, significant changes are agreed.
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Govt amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to restrict offending to 'intent' only
Amendment 19 to remove offences on inflammatory material (this amendment is in Liam Kerr MSP's name but is supported by the Govt)
Govt amendment 77 to broaden the religious free speech clause
Govt amendment 82 to insert a trans free speech clause
Amendment 39A and 40A to remove the term 'abusive'
Amendments 41, 44 and 84 to provide a ādwelling defenceā
Amendment 55 to require the consent of Crown Counsel to any prosecution
Amendment 82B to insert a broad trans free speech clause
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