Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021
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The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 is an Act of the Scottish Parliament.
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Long title | An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about the aggravation of offences by prejudice; to make provision about an offence of racially aggravated harassment; to make provision about offences relating to stirring up hatred against a group of persons; to abolish the common law offence of blasphemy; and for connected purposes. |
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Citation | Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 asp 14 |
Territorial extent | Scotland |
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Royal assent | 23 April 2021 (2021-04-23) |
Commencement | 1 April 2024 |
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Status: Current legislation | |
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