The shameful treatment of Marion Millar
The police pursuit of this gender-critical feminist shows how fragile free speech is in Britain.
Finally, Marion Millar can begin to relax. Over the course of several stressful months, the 55-year-old feminist, accountant and mother of six has been accused of committing a hate crime, been questioned by police, had charges brought against her, and had to crowdfund legal fees and attend court, all while facing the possibility of a six-month prison sentence. Millar’s life has been made a nightmare – and for nothing more than posting her views on Twitter.
Now the ordeal is as good as over. Scotland’s Crown Office has discontinued all legal proceedings against Millar ahead of a court hearing that had been scheduled for Monday. A review of the case with the alleged victims still needs to be undertaken, but prosecution is now far less likely.