The 2021 Hate Crime and Public Order Act introduces new protections against offences aggravated by prejudice towards a person’s age.
The characteristic of age will cover persons of any age and does not apply only to a particular age group such as elderly persons or children.
Read more on the 'what has changed' in the new hate crime law.
You can call 999 in an emergency to speak to Police or 101 for non-emergencies. If not an emergency, but you wish to report something, you can report online.
Supporting resources for students
- Learn more about The University of Edinburgh’s support and guidance for students who have experienced any forms of discrimination.
- The Advice Place is run by the Student's Association and is a third-party crime reporting site. If you are a victim of a crime, they can support you.