The 2021 Hate Crime and Public Order Act now includes ‘variations in sex characteristics’ as a separate characteristic within hate crime law. 

Variations in sex characteristics relate to, ‘diverse physical and biological characteristics of the body, whereas transgender identity relates to a person’s gender identity. 

 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 

  • 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
  • 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. 

Supporting resources for staff 

  • 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

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