Consultation on Scottish Hate Crime Legislation

Date: 16th November 2018
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Closing date: 24^th February 2019

Scottish Government is seeking views on proposed changes to the Scottish Hate Crime legislation. The consultation invites individuals and communities to review the recommendations made by Lord Bracadale in his review of Hate Crime Legislation in Scotland (2018).

The consultation also asks questions on the Scottish Government’s approach to consolidating all Scottish Hate Crime legislation and expanding the statutory aggravations.  

·         Download the consultation paper.

·         Begin the consultation here.

During the consultation there will be a series of public events across Scotland to allow individuals and communities to share their views and inform what is included in the new hate crime legislation.

The events are free of charge but in order to book your place you must do so by registering using the link below.

Lockerbie – 4^th December 2018: Book a place

Inverness - 6^th December 2018: Book a place

Glasgow – 16^th January 2019: Book a place

Stornoway – 17^th January 2019: Book a place

Dundee – 22^nd January 2019: Book a place

Galashiels – 24^th January 2019: Book a place

Edinburgh – 31^st January 2019: Book a place

Aberdeen – 6^th February 2019: Book a place

Shetland – 7^th February 2019: Book a place