Publication - Consultation paper

Reforming the criminal law to address misogyny: consultation

Published: 8 March 2023
Directorate: Justice Directorate, +1 more … Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order
ISBN: 9781805255789

A consultation on draft legislation to implement recommendations for reform of the criminal law contained in the report of the Working Group on Misogyny chaired by Baroness Helena Kennedy KC.

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1. A specific approach on race was agreed by Parliament which reflected the long-standing operation of the stirring up racial hatred offence. This was distinct from new stirring up hatred offences. It is the policy of the new stirring up hatred offences which is relied upon in this context.

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Email: misogyny.consultation@gov.scot

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