Police Scotland asked LGBT activists about how to enforce controversial hate crime laws but failed to consult with feminists concerned over freedom of speech, it has emerged.
The national force has admitted that representatives from LGBT Youth Scotland and the Equality Network were among the “stakeholders” involved in shaping training materials for officers tasked with implementing the legislation.
However, women’s groups and arts organisations that had voiced freedom of speech fears were not asked for their views, before enforcement began on April 1.
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