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Churches warn against hasty anti-sectarianism law

CHURCH leaders have warned the Scottish Government that rushing legislation on tackling sectarianism could lead to mistakes.

The Government is publishing proposals today and hopes to have parliamentary approval within a fortnight and the Bill in operation for the start of the football season on July 23.

If The Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill is passed, offenders will face up to five years in jail.