Because of the laws that went into effect in Scotland this week, the author of Harry Potter dared the police to arrest her on social media.
The new laws extend protections against abusive behavior to persons based on a variety of factors, including age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and transgender identity, in an effort to lessen the harm that prejudice and hatred do.
What are the new hate crime legislation in Scotland?
Advocates of the new laws assert that they will increase tolerance in Scotland. However, detractors like Rowling argue that the law might restrict free expression and does not provide equal protection for women.
According to the Scottish government, regulations designed expressly to address misogyny will be introduced.
The author, who has been a resident of Scotland since 1993, has developed a vocal opposition to the Scottish government’s position on transgender rights, particularly its most recent gender recognition bill, which Westminster vetoed.
