Scottish Parliament today ahead of a crucial vote.But the bill has sparked a row about the lack of provisions for hate crimes against women - while adding in new protections for trans people.A string of proposed changes relating to issues at the heart of the bill, including sex, religion and gender identity, are continuing to divide opinion.All categories of hate crime are on the rise in Scotland, according to official figures released last year.The Scottish Government previously asked a senior judge to examine all existing legislation in a bid to simplify the law and make it fit for purpose in the 21st Century.It introduced the Hate Crime and Public Order bill to the Scottish Parliament in response to the recommendations - adding hatred.