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Could Scotland's hate crime law be the beginning of the end for free speech?

What's in it? And why has it put Scotland once again at the centre of the culture wars?

Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act came into force on Monday - and within 48 hours at least 800 'hate crimes' had been reported to Scottish police. So, what's in it? And why has it put Scotland once again at the centre of the culture wars?

Guest: Kieran Andrews, Scottish Political Editor, The Times & Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

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