"Police Decline to Arrest JK Rowling for Challenging Hate Speech Law"
TL;DR
Caitlyn Jenner reacts to speculation of J.K. Rowling's possible arrest under a new hate-crime law for misgendering transgender people, calling it "absurd" and sparking social media backlash. Rowling expressed dissent with the legislation, stating that freedom of speech and belief are at an end in Scotland if the accurate description of biological sex is deemed criminal. Police Scotland confirmed no action would be taken against Rowling for her posts about the Hate Crime and Public Order Act, despite receiving complaints.
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- Caitlyn Jenner Reacts to Possible JK Rowling Arrest Newsweek
- Police not pressing charges after JK Rowling dares them to arrest her for challenging hate speech law Fox News
- JK Rowling's posts on X will not be recorded as non-crime hate incident The Guardian
- J.K. Rowling tests Scotland’s hate crime law by attacking trans women MSNBC
- J.K. Rowling will not be arrested for comments about transgender women, police say NBC News
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