Scottish soldier convicted of transgender prejudice

[Keroppi]

Scottish soldier convicted of transgender prejudice

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-14804040

A soldier from Kinross has become the first person in Scotland to be convicted of transgender prejudice.

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The 19-year-old will be disciplined by chiefs in the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Sheriff Michael Fletcher described the incident as "a nasty offence" and fined Porter £350.

This was £150 more than a breach of the peace fine, to mark the transgender prejudice.

[Julie Marie]

Stonewall Scotland director Carl Watt said: "Too many people in Scotland experience hate crimes, and many don't report it because they think it won't make a difference or because it happens on such a regular basis."

So the authorities are showing citizens they intend to act when complaints are filed.  How refreshing!

[SarahLynn]

Keep on it Scotland.