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Humza Yousaf Targets Hate Crime Laws Amid Racist Attacks

Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, calls for a zero-tolerance approach to hatred after being targeted with racist graffiti near his Dundee home.

  • Racist slurs targeting Humza Yousaf's Pakistani heritage and Muslim religion were found near his Dundee home, prompting a call for a zero-tolerance approach to hatred.
  • The graffiti appeared as Scotland's controversial new hate crime laws, which Yousaf supports, came into force.
  • JK Rowling challenges Police Scotland to use the new hate crime laws against her, highlighting concerns over freedom of speech.
  • Former footballer Ally McCoist warns that fans could fall foul of the new laws during the Old Firm derby, calling the legislation 'madness'.
  • Police Scotland is investigating the incident, and the SNP has condemned the graffiti as 'sickening and completely unacceptable'.
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