Police scotland articles
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Scotland's risible hate crime law is an incentive for the police to fail
It’s easy to laugh at the latest example of SNP incompetence, but new hate crime laws will have serious consequences – not last for the police’s ability to solve actual crimes, says Paul Ormerod The Scottish hate crime law has been a prominent feature in the media ever since it came into force just over []
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Fears raised Police Scotland turmoil will damage Operation Branchform probe
Concerns have been raised that discontent surrounding the leadership of new chief constable Jo Farrell, and the retirement of three top cops, could damage the ongoing investigation into the SNP's finances.
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Police are inundated with complaints from rabble-rousers over Scotland's new hate crime law
Far-right white nationalists are said to have bombarded Police Scotland with anonymous online gripes in a coordinated attempt to make light of laws which came into force last week.