Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson joins backlash against Scottish Government's Hate Crime Bill
limit freedom of expression.The comedy legend has joined more than 20 prominent cultural figures in signing a letter which calls on Holyrood ministers to make significant changes to the new legislation.Artists who have previously backed independence are also among those to sign, including crime writer Val McDermid, actress Elaine C Smith, and playwright Alan Bissett.Justice secretary Humza Yousaf has said the Hate Crime bill would strike the right balance between respecting freedom of speech and tackling hate speech.But opposition parties have raised concerns about the proposals, particularly with regard to elements of the new law aimed at preventing "stirring up hatred".Last month the Scottish Police Federation said the new hate crime law