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This page features a list of links and downloadable research documents for anyone wishing to know more about Sectarianism in Scotland and the ways in which the problem is being addressed.

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The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003
Introduced sectarianism as an aggravating-factor in crime under Scottish law. This means that anyone who commits an offence motivated by religious hatred is recommended to receive a stiffer penalty from the courts.

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Crown Office Study of Sectarian - Aggravated Crime in Scotland.

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Chairman Fred Shedden gave his view on sectarianism in the 2004 publication States of Scotland.

The Extent of Sectarianism Online
A Strathclyde University report commissioned by Nil by Mouth to investigate the growing problem of sectarian abuse on the internet.

Religious Discrimination and Sectarianism in Scotland
A research paper commissioned by the Scottish Executive

Link to publication
Football Fans’ Views on Sectarianism were canvassed for a consultation led by Professor Bert Moorhouse of Glasgow University on behalf of the Scottish Executive.

Link to report
Public Marches and Parades, all too often a focus for sectarian behaviour and conflict in Scotland, were the subject of a report by Sir John Orr for the Scottish Executive. The Executive has formed a working group with the aim of tackling the problem.

Religion, Social Mobility and Education in Scotland Is the subject of a study by Lindsay Paterson and Christina Iannelli of Edinburgh University

An Analysis of Religion in Scotland From the 2001 national census was produced by the chief statistician for the Scottish Executive

Nil by Mouth is a Charitable Trust registered in Scotland no SCO 30375
The trust is a partner organisation of both the Scottish Executive and the Sense Over Sectarianism initiative.