"JK Rowling's Challenge to Scotland's Hate Crime Law Sparks Celebrity Support"

Scotland's new hate crime law, aimed at protecting minority groups, has sparked international controversy, with high-profile figures like JK Rowling, Joe Rogan, and Elon Musk criticizing it on freedom of speech grounds. The law adds a new crime of "stirring up hatred" against groups with protected characteristics, including transgender identity, leading to concerns about potential stifling of free speech and strain on law enforcement. Supporters argue that the law is meant to protect people against rising hatred, while opponents fear it could lead to excessive policing of speech.