7 September

8:46 AM

If this story on the front page of today's Daily Mail is true, it is a disgrace: https://t.co/32QMCRITBa

It says the Tories will try on Wed to kill the Hate Crime Bill "once and for all", and that the Tories believe they can get the support of Labour and the LibDems for that 1/4

— Equality Network (@LGBTIScotland) September 7, 2020

11:45 AM

Whatever the original good intentions of this Bill were, the breadth and depth of opposition to its clear flaws are too strong for the SNP to try and force it through.

We cannot allow such a blatant attack on freedom of speech in Scotland to progress any further. pic.twitter.com/dVPDljQ28L

— Scottish Conservatives (@ScotTories) September 7, 2020

11:48 AM

Interesting change in language from Tories. They now acknowledge there is good in Bill.

Bizarre language around 'forcing the Bill through Parliament' We are a *minority* Govt, we can't get this Bill through without others supporting it!

Made clear I will listen to concerns https://t.co/RN3jbZcNGL

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) September 7, 2020

9 September

5:01 PM

Tory motion to kill Hate Crime Bill isn't supported by any other Party & fails. Parliament agrees to take Bill forward, I will come forward with areas of compromise to seek common ground.

Freedom of speech & legislation that protects people from hatred are not mutually exclusive

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) September 9, 2020

14 September

7:03 AM

New rules limiting social gatherings to 6 people from a maximum of 2 households take effect today. With COVID on the rise again, limiting our interactions with other households can help stem it. Please comply to protect yourself, your family, the NHS - and save lives.

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) September 14, 2020

21 September

8:41 PM

Tomorrow's front page: FM to reveal new virus restrictions for Scotland today + Humza Yousaf's wife bids to take Willie Rennie's seat pic.twitter.com/yz9AwYE32p

— The National (@ScotNational) September 21, 2020

22 September

6:44 AM

I am exceptionally proud to call Nadia my wife, but she will stand for selection on her own merits with a very impressive track record of activism and campaigning. I am biased, but she is wonderful ❤https://t.co/ODdzfvQ6Pn https://t.co/6PFBiSJSkM

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) September 22, 2020

5:10 PM

"Let’s keep going, try to keep smiling, keep hoping & keep looking out for each other. Be strong, be kind & let’s continue to act out of love and solidarity"

These restrictions are really tough, but often through the toughest of times we often see the best of the human condition pic.twitter.com/HjPAJCkFt1

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) September 22, 2020

23 September

1:59 PM

Justice Secretary @HumzaYousaf has updated @ScotParl on proposed amendments to the Hate Crime Bill.

The changes look to balance protection of vulnerable groups affected by hate crime with people’s rights to freedom of expression.

Read more: https://t.co/fpY9wefGnW pic.twitter.com/kAFQqroNon

— ScotGov Justice (@ScotGovJustice) September 23, 2020

2:58 PM

I have listened to concerns surrounding Stirring Up Hatred offences proposed in Hate Crime Bill. Have announced that I will remove 'likely' threshold & make new stirring up offences 'intent' only.

I will continue to listen to key stakeholders & opposition as Bill progresses. https://t.co/PPBG7ECzgG

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) September 23, 2020