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The final vote on Scotland s controversial new hate crime law has been delayed as MSPs debated a raft of amendments.
The legislation consolidates existing law and extends protection for vulnerable groups with a new offence of stirring up hatred .
The government accepted some changes but most amendments were rejected during a five-hour Holyrood session.
Due to lack of time the final debate and vote are expected on Thursday.
Two amendments designed to strengthen the protection of free speech were passed unanimously by MSPs.
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