[SocraticCFC]

Interesting what can be deemed as a hate crime now. A lot of arrests coming to some fans I fear - rightly or wrongly.


https://twitter.com/...457150657085720

[Mr Mercury]

SocraticCFC, on 04 April 2024 - 10:02 AM, said:

Interesting what can be deemed as a hate crime now. A lot of arrests coming to some fans I fear - rightly or wrongly.


https://twitter.com/...457150657085720

How ridiculous is that!

[HaslandBlue58]

So, what terms will I be able to get away with regarding referees and linesmen, without incurring the wrath of the law?

[Voiceofjoe]

HaslandBlue58, on 04 April 2024 - 10:22 AM, said:

So, what terms will I be able to get away with regarding referees and linesmen, without incurring the wrath of the law?

I don’t think Referees are a recognised Ethnicity, Religion or Gender so you should be OK.

Although I’d suggest only reference the colour of their kit when they’re wearing the fluorescent green or pink shirts …. Otherwise you’re in tricky territory.

(Don’t call them linesmen though, they’re the referees assistants)

[Paragon of Virtue]

He bears a striking resemblance to Ryan Reynolds

[HaslandBlue58]

Voiceofjoe, on 04 April 2024 - 11:41 AM, said:

I don’t think Referees are a recognised Ethnicity, Religion or Gender so you should be OK.

Although I’d suggest only reference the colour of their kit when they’re wearing the fluorescent green or pink shirts …. Otherwise you’re in tricky territory.

(Don’t call them linesmen though, they’re the referees assistants)

See,tricky territory already for us old 'uns,fancy calling a linesman a linesman,my ignorance knows no bounds.Still smart enough to keep away from the 'kit colour' tripwire (mostly).Think we are well in the territory of 'finding offence for offence sake' with this one though.

[s42blue]

Voiceofjoe, on 04 April 2024 - 11:41 AM, said:

I don’t think Referees are a recognised Ethnicity, Religion or Gender so you should be OK.

Although I’d suggest only reference the colour of their kit when they’re wearing the fluorescent green or pink shirts …. Otherwise you’re in tricky territory.

(Don’t call them linesmen though, they’re the referees assistants)

I’ll stick with the Roy Kent from Ted Lasso insult… “oi! Highlighter!”

[Blue roan lily]

HaslandBlue58, on 04 April 2024 - 02:33 PM, said:

See,tricky territory already for us old 'uns,fancy calling a linesman a linesman,my ignorance knows no bounds.Still smart enough to keep away from the 'kit colour' tripwire (mostly).Think we are well in the territory of 'finding offence for offence sake' with this one though.

Seems to be the way of the world at the moment..

[60s 70s Spireite]

The Rangers v Celtic game this weekend will be the first old firm game since the new Scottish Hate Crime laws came into force.

“It introduces new offences for threatening or abusive behaviour which is intended to stir up hatred based on prejudice towards characteristics including age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity and variations in sex characteristics. These extra provisions will add to the long-standing stirring up racial hatred offences, which have been in place UK-wide since 1986.”

Good luck with that one.

[spireitetoo]

60s 70s Spireite, on 04 April 2024 - 03:11 PM, said:

The Rangers v Celtic game this weekend will be the first old firm game since the new Scottish Hate Crime laws came into force.

“It introduces new offences for threatening or abusive behaviour which is intended to stir up hatred based on prejudice towards characteristics including age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity and variations in sex characteristics. These extra provisions will add to the long-standing stirring up racial hatred offences, which have been in place UK-wide since 1986.”

Good luck with that one.

Gunna need alot of cells in that case...

[Johnnyspireite7]

60s 70s Spireite, on 04 April 2024 - 03:11 PM, said:

The Rangers v Celtic game this weekend will be the first old firm game since the new Scottish Hate Crime laws came into force.

"It introduces new offences for threatening or abusive behaviour which is intended to stir up hatred based on prejudice towards characteristics including age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity and variations in sex characteristics. These extra provisions will add to the long-standing stirring up racial hatred offences, which have been in place UK-wide since 1986."

Good luck with that one.

Won't be a problem this at this fixture, Away fans are still banned from attending.

[60s 70s Spireite]

Johnnyspireite7, on 04 April 2024 - 04:50 PM, said:

Won't be a problem this at this fixture, Away fans are still banned from attending.

Good spot. 5% will be allowed from next season

[Mr Mercury]

Johnnyspireite7, on 04 April 2024 - 04:50 PM, said:

Won't be a problem this at this fixture, Away fans are still banned from attending.

Won’t matter, the home fans wil still sing religious songs and it only wants one person to complain for the police to have to investigate.

[trickytrevsfanclub]

SocraticCFC, on 04 April 2024 - 10:02 AM, said:

Interesting what can be deemed as a hate crime now. A lot of arrests coming to some fans I fear - rightly or wrongly.


https://twitter.com/...457150657085720

It’s a ridiculous law brought in by ridiculous politicians. No way the cops will start arresting fans at football because of it.