Calls for a review of ‘Football Act’
The MSP believes that the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012 is not tackling Scotland’s problem with sectarianism.
She questioned the SNP Minister in the chamber following his statement on the issue and raised concerns about freedom of speech and how expressing political or cultural viewpoints could be interpreted under this Act.
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Hide AdThe Act has attracted criticism previously, with one Sherriff describing it as “mince”.
The Labour MSP said: “The Football Act has been a huge source of controversy.
“It has been criticised not just by football fans but by legal experts too.”