If this is true it is disgraceful and I have written to Ruth Davidson, Willie Rennie & Richard Leonard to say so. The Bill has really important considerations for LGBT people who still face unacceptably high levels of hate crime in Scotland. https://www.pressreader.com/uk/scottish-daily-mail/20200907/281487868752331

At Stonewall Scotland we believe the stirring up of hatred offences are needed. We also believe in the principle of free speech & are open to amendments to the proposed stirring up of hatred so they do not impact on free speech. This is the correct way forward.

To call for the Bill to be ‘scrapped once and for all’ as the Mail quotes Douglas Ross as saying, without going through the proper process of scrutiny & discussion would be a disservice to the many organisations and individuals who have taken time to respond to the consultation.

We will be shocked if @scottishlabour @scotlibdems back the @ScotTories proposed motion as is reported in the Mail and warn this will send the message that all 3 do not care about tackling hate crime in our communities.