Peter Tatchell

Rowan Atkinson joins backlash against Scottish hate law

Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson has joined a growing backlash against the Scottish Government's new hate crime laws.

The actor joined forces with a group of 20 other artists, comics and cultural figures to raise concerns about the proposals put forward by nation's Justice Secretary.

Christine Lavelle, The Scottish Sun, 11th August 2020

Russell Brand cancels his book launch debate

Russell Brand was forced into an old-fashioned political retreat when he cancelled a debate to launch his new book after guests including the leading human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell expressed concerns about the make-up of the panel.

Jonathan Brown, The Independent, 22nd October 2014