Offences (Aggravated by Prejudice) (Scotland) Act 2009, Policy Memo

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Does hate crime legislation apply to the internet?

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Yes – internet postings are subject to hate crime legislation and there have been a number of successful prosecutions in...

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Will I have to go to court?

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You may have to attend court if the Procurator Fiscal considers that there is sufficient evidence, that court proceedings...

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Why do hate crimes occur?

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Hate crimes often occur as a result of prejudice and ignorance. A lack of understanding about differences among people...

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What is a hate crime?

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Hate crimes are crimes that are motivated by prejudice of some kind. These are crimes where the victim is...

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