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Andrew Doyle performs at Comedy Unleashed’s “hate crime” special

My set from our recent show in Edinburgh.

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Apr 07, 2024
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On April Fools’ Day, the Scottish government introduced draconian new laws against “hate speech”. Police had even received training on how to deal with comedians if they tell offensive jokes.

To mark Scotland’s descent into authoritarianism, Comedy Unleashed produced a show in Edinburgh on the day that the new law came into force. It sold out in 9 minut…

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