Police Scotland is dealing with 8000 complaints from the public about possible hate crimes and that is expected to hit 10,000 by Monday.
The new hate crime act has caused havoc at Police Scotland as they are braced for another surge in reports after today’s Old Firm clash. The force is dealing with 8000 complaints from the public about possible hate crimes and that is expected to hit 10,000 by tomorrow, after Rangers host Celtic.
Under the law, anyone who feels a crime has been committed can make a complaint anonymously through an online portal and don’t have to speak directly to the police. They added: “We know the ones made anonymously are more likely to have been to further the reporter’s own agenda rather than for any other reason, whether that’s a political reason or to be vindictive.
Officers and staff are also going to be paid overtime to process the number of complaints.Police representatives said it will impact their ability to respond to more serious crimes but Police Scotland disagreed.
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