Bigotry in Scotland

Sectarianism still exists in Scotland, a new report says, and there is culture of denial about the extent of problems.

 The report, by Dr Duncan Morrow, said the focus should be on ending the behaviours, attitudes and structures which underpinned sectarianism rather than naming and shaming any individual or group. He also said there had been a disappointing lack of urgency from local authorities. Dr Morrow said football was only one part of the jigsaw of sectarianism.

He said he was sceptical as to whether government proposals to tackle the problem were sufficient to change the evident sectarian behaviour in Scottish football.

"I remain seriously concerned that the primary concern of the authorities remains to avoid responsibility rather than to take action."