Recorded hate crimes in Scotland up 63% since law introduced in April

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Biggest rise is in crimes against elderly and disabled people who are protected by new law for first time

Recorded hate crimes in Scotland have risen by 63% since new legislation came into force, with officers saying the increase reflects greater public confidence that offences will be investigated.

Data shared exclusively with the Guardian reveals a significant rise in hate crime against disabled people and elderly people – who are protected by the new law for the first time – while Police Scotland says concerns about the impact on freedom of speech have not been borne out.

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