Offences (Aggravation by Prej) (Scotland) Act 2009

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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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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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Why Do We Have Hate Crime Laws?

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The Scottish Government Working Group on Hate Crime gives 3 reasons for having hate crime legislation.

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Why should I report a hate crime?

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The vast majority of hate crimes are not reported to the police. If the police do not know about...

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