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Title: Scottish soldier convicted of transgender prejudice
Post by: Keroppi on September 06, 2011, 09:02:40 AM
Post by: Keroppi on September 06, 2011, 09:02:40 AM
Scottish soldier convicted of transgender prejudice
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-14804040 (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.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-14804040 (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.
...
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.
Title: Re: Scottish soldier convicted of transgender prejudice
Post by: Julie Marie on September 06, 2011, 10:40:38 AM
Post by: Julie Marie on September 06, 2011, 10:40:38 AM
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!
So the authorities are showing citizens they intend to act when complaints are filed. How refreshing!
Title: Re: Scottish soldier convicted of transgender prejudice
Post by: SarahLynn on September 06, 2011, 11:52:52 AM
Post by: SarahLynn on September 06, 2011, 11:52:52 AM
Keep on it Scotland. :police: