The new Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act, came into force on April 1, 2024. Aimed at offering robust protection for victims and communities, these new laws symbolise a consolidation of existing statutes pertaining to hate crimes in Scotland. This legislative reform, deeply rooted in Lord Bracadale’s Independent Review, was developed through extensive consultation. It has not been without controversy, however.
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Keith J Tuck has over 30 years experience in criminal defence law in Scotland. He has particular experience defending serious and complex cases, including the longest - and perhaps the most complex - indictment trial ever at Sheriff Court level related to fraud/people trafficking. Keith J Tuck successfully defended the principal accused. He also defended the principal accused in the longest trial ever in Scottish legal history - a complex fraud case at the High Court. Keith J Tuck has an unrivalled commitment to defending individuals who face crisis.
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