Scotland’s controversial new hate speech law went into effect Monday despite fierce backlash from critics. "Scotland continues to infringe upon the right of her citizens to speak freely. This bill ...

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EDINBURGH, Scotland — Next week the Edinburgh Film Festival marks the 20th anniversary of the start of production on “Braveheart” with a special screening, which coincides nicely with the run-up to ...

Freedom of speech and academic freedom have become key battlegrounds in higher education across the UK. These rights can come into conflict with other protected rights including (in particular) the ...

One of many dire warnings voiced by people opposing Brexit (British exit) from the European Union is that it will shatter the United Kingdom itself. The concern has merit, and I say that as someone ...

A significant celebration occurred on March 10 this year in Glasgow, Scotland. The city lauded St. John Ogilvie, S.J., on the 400th anniversary of his martyrdom. On the previous weekend at the Church ...

Scotland is not ready to abandon pandemic restrictions, says its nationalist leader, Nicola Sturgeon. That stance could increase support for Scottish independence if coronavirus cases in England surge ...