Written question asked by Alexander Stafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Lord Jack of Courance (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 on behalf of the Scotland Office.
Freedom of Speech: Scotland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the protection of free speech in Scotland.
- Answer
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This Government is committed to protecting free speech.
It is the responsibility of the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, working with Police Scotland, to ensure that the hate crime legislation is implemented and enforced in a way that protects freedom of speech and has the confidence of people in Scotland.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 902552
- Session
- 2023-24
- Unstarred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Freedom of expression Scotland
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- 2024-06-04 13:28:21 +0100
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