J.K. Rowling 'Practically Daring Police' to Arrest Her After New Hate Crime Law

Outnumbered panelists discuss Scotland's controversial new law on hate crimes, which critics warn will have a 'chilling effect' on free speech. Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling reposts a message from the Minister for Women and Equalities, who has been accused of being "blinded" by ideology and prioritizing applause from Stonewall over the safety of women and girls.

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J.K. Rowling 'Practically Daring Police' to Arrest Her After New Hate Crime Law

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Former "Doctor Who" actor David Tennant told a top U.K. government minister to "shut up" during a speech about LGBTQ rights, adding that he hoped for a world in which she didn't "exist."

Tennant took aim at Kemi Badenoch, the U.K.'s Minster for Women and Equalities, last week when accepting an award at the British LGBT Awards for being a celebrity ally. Badenoch, a leader in the Conservative Party, has come under fire for her past comments on sex and gender.

"If I’m honest, I’m a little depressed by the fact that acknowledging that everyone has the right to be who they want to be and live their life how they want to live it as long as they’re not hurting anyone else should merit any kind of special award or special mention, because it’s common sense, isn’t it?" Tennant said while accepting his prize. 

"However, until we wake up and Kemi Badenoch doesn’t exist anymore — I don’t wish ill of her, I just wish her to shut up — whilst we do live in this world, I am honored to receive this," he added. 

### Outnumbered Panel Discusses Scotland's New Hate Crime Law

The Scottish government has passed a new hate crime law that has sparked controversy. Critics argue that the law will have a 'chilling effect' on free speech, while supporters say it is necessary to protect minority groups.

Outnumbered panelists discuss the new law and its implications for free speech.

### J.K. Rowling Reposts Message from Minister for Women and Equalities

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling, who has vocally supported women's rights and has spoken out against the trans movement, reposted the minister's message.

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova also took aim at Tennant, writing, "Wow. The misogyny is in full force!!! Ladies and gentlemen- I give you the perfect example of Male Entitlement… Omg…"

### Squabble Comes Days Before Britain's General Election

The squabble comes just days before Britain's General Election. The Tories recently made an election pledge to make biological sex a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. Gender reassignment is currently protected.

"This is about protecting those who are vulnerable, it is not about stopping trans people from having privacy and dignity," Badenoch said of the pledge in