2 August

9:09 AM

I have taken numerous Bill through Parliament, with each one I've accepted amendments to find common ground & consensus - The Hate Crime Bill will be no different. My team & I are already actively looking at areas of compromise.

In turn I ask opponents for two things:

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) August 2, 2020

9:09 AM

1) Engage in the actual substance of the Bill

2) Let's also listen to the many minority groups - faith, disability, equality groups & others - who support the Bill to understand why. In turn I will listen to those who oppose

My piece for @ScotNational https://t.co/bk4HH7hiie

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) August 2, 2020

11 August

8:47 AM

Writer Val McDermid is among those concerned about the impact of the proposed legislation on the creative communityhttps://t.co/zd4MLttk4q

— The National (@ScotNational) August 11, 2020

9:48 AM

This letter from various artists will be given serious consideration. Their key concern seems to be that stirring up offences should be restricted to intent only. It is an area of Bill I will reflect further on.

Vital we listen to the many voices of groups targetted by hate. https://t.co/yE3Yx0Rsgu

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) August 11, 2020

21 August

2:40 PM

I've always told myself abuse is 'just part of the job' but it shouldn't be, esp threats of violence against me & my family.

I've always known the voices of good outweigh the bad, thank you all for your kind msgs. I won't let the bigots win 💪https://t.co/TNJ82PpEGh

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) August 21, 2020

30 August

6:19 PM

Any of those I follow taken a Twitter detox? What was your strategy - delete the app off your phone? Deactivate for a period?

Did you feel better for it?

I am tempted, but Twitter is good for upto date breaking news etc.

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) August 30, 2020