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Gillian Mackay, co-leader of the Scottish Greens, has announced plans to introduce a Misogyny and Criminal Justice Bill in the next Scottish Parliament. She criticised the SNP for lacking urgency in addressing what she termed a "national emergency." The proposed Bill aims to define misogyny as a specific offence in Scots law. Mackay remarked: "Violence against women and girls is a national emergency which must be urgently tackled." The Scottish Government previously opted to amend the Hate Crime Act instead of pursuing a standalone Bill. The Greens also plan to fund violence prevention services in local councils and schools.
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