Scotland's new hate crime law slammed as 'completely ludicrous'

Writer and broadcaster Esther Krakue has slammed Scotland’s new hate crime law as “completely ludicrous” and "impractical". “Who defines a hate crime is now in the hands of a small group of people who will no doubt pander to these activists,” Ms Krakue told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. “I don’t understand how the Scottish government thinks it’s a good idea when there are real problems in Scotland to be dealing with. “The idea that for some reason now you have this protected group of people that can sue people for feeling offended, and the police are forced to take action … is ludicrous. “And unfortunately I feel like JK Rowling will become the poster girl for this sort of legislation – I do believe that some point she will find herself on the wrong side of the law.”