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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 1, 2024 15:06:51 GMT
JK Rowling in ‘arrest me’ challenge over hate crime law www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51j64lk2l8oJK Rowling has challenged Scotland's new hate crime law in a series of social media posts - inviting police to arrest her if they believe she has committed an offence. The Harry Potter author, who lives in Edinburgh, described several transgender women as men, including convicted prisoners, trans activists and other public figures. She said "freedom of speech and belief" was at an end if accurate description of biological sex was outlawed. Earlier, Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf said the new law would deal with a "rising tide of hatred". The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 creates a new crime of "stirring up hatred" relating to age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or being intersex. The law does not protect women as a group from hatred. The Scottish government is expected to include this later in a separate misogyny law. Ms Rowling, who has long been a critic of some trans activism, posted on X, external on the day the new legislation came into force.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 1, 2024 15:07:40 GMT
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 1, 2024 15:09:42 GMT
Pretty sure her statements are OK under the new legislation.
They better be.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 1, 2024 15:14:10 GMT
She wrote: "Scottish lawmakers seem to have placed higher value on the feelings of men performing their idea of femaleness, however misogynistically or opportunistically, than on the rights and freedoms of actual women and girls."
She added: "It is impossible to accurately describe or tackle the reality of violence and sexual violence committed against women and girls, or address the current assault on women’s and girls’ rights, unless we are allowed to call a man a man.
"Freedom of speech and belief are at an end in Scotland if the accurate description of biological sex is deemed criminal."
Ms Rowling highlighted some criminal cases, including transgender rapist Isla Bryson and Andrew Miller, who abducted and assaulted a girl in the Scottish Borders.
She described them as men in a series of posts, that also included transgender campaigners and other individuals.
Ms Rowling said: "I'm currently out of the country, but if what I've written here qualifies as an offence under the terms of the new act, I look forward to being arrested when I return to the birthplace of the Scottish Enlightenment."
Police Scotland said it had not received any complaints over the posts. (they will do though.)
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Post by Flying Monkeys on Apr 1, 2024 15:26:39 GMT
Please keep us posted on how this pans out.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 1, 2024 15:27:54 GMT
Please keep us posted on how this pans out. Will do. Although I’m off to Aberdeen for a few days holiday tomorrow.
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Post by Flying Monkeys on Apr 1, 2024 15:28:44 GMT
Please keep us posted on how this pans out. Will do. Although I’m off to Aberdeen for a few days holiday tomorrow. Have a nice time. I'm off for a game of squash soon.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 1, 2024 15:31:22 GMT
Will do. Although I’m off to Aberdeen for a few days holiday tomorrow. Have a nice time. I'm off for a game of squash soon. Cheers. Win bigly!
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Post by notoriousnobbi on Apr 1, 2024 16:04:44 GMT
... She said "freedom of speech and belief" was at an end if accurate description of biological sex was outlawed. ... The BBC should make a talkshow with her and some scientists (of biology, laws, sociology) for giving them a chance explaining the differences between biological, sociological and legal interpretations of the term sex and what the implications are. Sadly JK transforms herself more and more into an ideologist which she would have made a caricature of in her Potter books 30 years ago.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 1, 2024 16:08:48 GMT
... She said "freedom of speech and belief" was at an end if accurate description of biological sex was outlawed. ... The BBC should make a talkshow with her and some scientists (of biology, laws, sociology) for giving them a chance explaining the differences between biological, sociological and legal interpretations of the term sex and what the implications are. Sadly JK transforms herself more and more into an ideologist which she would have made a caricature of in her Potter books 30 years ago. Jo would run rings around them.
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Post by notoriousnobbi on Apr 1, 2024 16:21:18 GMT
It would - by the way - also be interesting to have a talk with economists how wizard economy works in her books and how it affects and/or is affected by Muggel economy.
:)
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 1, 2024 16:26:22 GMT
It would - by the way - also be interesting to have a talk with economists how wizard economy works in her books and how it affects and/or is affected by Muggel economy. I’ve never read the books. Never will.
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Post by Lux on Apr 1, 2024 16:26:48 GMT
Please keep us posted on how this pans out. Will do. Although I’m off to Aberdeen for a few days holiday tomorrow. Aberdeen is considered a holiday destination?
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Post by mowlick on Apr 1, 2024 16:48:29 GMT
This could be fun.
Every parent of children adores JKR. She got their kids noses into books and then came on the telly where she talked in tones of bruised hurt about some sort of girlie bollocks. So if they set her up against Humza Yousaf, who is affable enough but little more than an idiot in search of a village, then a good time should be had by all.
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Post by Stammerhead on Apr 1, 2024 16:52:00 GMT
Will do. Although I’m off to Aberdeen for a few days holiday tomorrow. Aberdeen is considered a holiday destination? Is Aberdeen a good holiday destination? Located in the northeast of Scotland, Aberdeen is a city renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and stunning natural landscapes. Known as the “Granite City,” Aberdeen is a popular destination for tourists visiting Scotland, offering a wealth of attractions and activities to suit all interests.
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