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Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021

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There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, Section 16. Help about Changes to Legislation

16Abolition of the offence of blasphemyS

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The common law offence of blasphemy is abolished.

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I1S. 16 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.S.I. 2024/82, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

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