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.
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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.