Scotland’s Hate Crime Act Could Lead to Damaged Trust in Police, Senior Officer Says

Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, said the law may be used by whose who want to ’score points.’

Police Scotland officers in an undated file photo. PA

The Hate Crime Act could lead to trust in the police being damaged, a police chief warned as the law is set to take effect on Monday.

Chief Superintendent Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (ASPS), said the law could be used by those who want to “score points” in online argument.