Overview

• Scottish Conservatives' motion to repeal the Hate Crime and Public Order Act was defeated in a vote at Holyrood.
• The law, criticized for potentially stifling free speech, has generated significant public and political debate.
• First Minister Humza Yousaf defended the law, arguing its repeal would signal acceptance of hatred in Scotland.
• Critics, including JK Rowling, have tested the law's limits, highlighting concerns over free speech and selective enforcement.
• Police Scotland has been overwhelmed with complaints since the law's implementation, reflecting widespread public concern.